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The BRIT Awards 2021 ceremony, held at The O2 in London, England on May 11th, celebrated outstanding achievements in British and international music. Often referred to as the "British Grammy Awards," the results of the BRIT Awards were eagerly awaited by audiences worldwide.
Held amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's awards ceremony differed significantly from usual, with the participation of 4,000 guests from key sectors of the community such as healthcare, education, transportation, security, and public services, to honor their contributions during the prolonged pandemic. All attendees were required to have a negative Covid-19 test certificate and wear masks, but social distancing was not mandatory in The O2 auditorium.
During the awards ceremony, Taylor Swift was honored with the "Global Icon" award, becoming the first female artist in history to receive this title. Actress Maisie Williams, who presented the award to Taylor, said that "Swift's ability to fight for what she believes in has made her an inspiration worldwide." The organizers played a video in which many friends, such as Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, and Zoë Kravitz, talked about their memories with Taylor Swift.
The "Global Icon" award, which honors artists who have made a huge impact through music, has previously been given to Robbie Williams, Elton John, and David Bowie. In her acceptance speech, she thanked her British fans for their support over the past year, which inspired her to release two albums in quick succession. The singer encouraged her audience: "When you put your whole heart and mind into something and encounter skepticism, don't let it defeat you. Let it fuel you."
Last year, Taylor Swift had to cancel her global tour but achieved success by quietly releasing two albums, Folklore and Evermore. She made Grammy history as the first female singer to win the "Album of the Year" award three times with Folklore. This achievement placed her alongside established stars like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon. She was highly praised by critics for her experimentation with indie folk music.
BRIT Awards 2021 - List of Winners:
- Best British Album: Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
- Best British Single: Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
- Best British male artist: J Hus
- Best British female artist: Dua Lipa
- Best British band: Little Mix
- Breakthrough artist: Arlo Parks
- Best International Male Artist: The Weeknd
- Best International Female Artist: Billie Eilish
- Best International Group: HAIM
- Global icon: Taylor Swift
