The 2023 BRIT Awards released the full list of the 2023 nominees in January, setting off a flurry of betting options after the publication of the Brit Awards winner odds. There are plenty of surprises making the list, although two names are getting the recognition they deserve.
Indie band Wet Leg is leading the charge this year with four nominations, while Harry Styles has been nominated for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, and tops the Pop/R&B category. In addition, South Korea’s K-pop female group BLACKPINK also made its way onto this year’s nominee list, appearing in the International Group of the Year category.
What might come as a surprise to some is Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s single “Merry Christmas.” It marks the first time a Christmas song has made it to the BRIT nominees. There’s also “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s animated film, Charming, which appears in the International Song of the Year category.
Rising girl group FLO has already received its first BRIT, as the nominees for ‘Rising Star’ were revealed last December. FLO’s win made it the first girl group to receive the accolade, but those who like to make entertainment predictions will still find a lot to think about in the Brit Awards entertainment odds. The event is on February 11, and there are a few tight races.
Album Of The Year
The leaders for Album of the Year, in no particular order, include:
- The 1975 – Being funny in a foreign language
- Fred Again – Actual Life 3
- Harry Styles – Harry’s House
- Stormzy – This is what I mean
- Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Styles is out in front with Harry’s House, leading the BRIT Awards entertainment predictions. While all of the candidates stand out, his popularity and fame status will make him a difficult favorite to beat.
With four nominations this year, tied with Wet Leg, Styles is a frontrunner for those who want to bet on BRIT Awards. However, bettors should pay close attention to Wet Legs. Its eponymously named album repeatedly received praise throughout 2022, and stands a good chance of being an underdog upset.
Artist of the Year
- Central Cee
- Fred Again
- George Ezra
- Harry Styles
- Stormy
The race for the Artist of the Year is tight. Styles is leading, but is only slightly in front of Stormzy and Fred Again. While Styles is the favorite in this category, Stormzy has two prior Male Artist of the Year awards, making him a strong candidate to overtake Styles. However, it’s difficult to see Styles not picking up the award after his continued successes from last year.
Best British Group
- The 1975
- Arctic Monkeys
- Bad Boy Chiller Crew
- Nova Twins
- Wet Leg
The 1975 have everything going for them to win the Best British Group category. All of the top nominees have earned their spot, but The 1975 and Wet Leg stand out. It will be a close race, but The 1975 wins as the favorites.
Best New Artist
- Kojey Radical
- Mimi Webb
- Rina Sawayama
- Sam Ryder
- Wet Leg
Wet Leg’s four nominations put them in a unique classification, and they won’t go home without some recognition. After repeatedly outdoing themselves in 2022, they’re on track to win the Best New Artist Award this year.
Song Of The Year
- Aitch And Ashanti – “Baby”
- Cat Burns – “Go”
- Dave – “Starlight”
- Ed Sheeran And Elton John – “Merry Christmas”
- Eliza Rose And Interplanetary Criminal – “Bota (Baddest Of Them All)”
- George Ezra – “Green Green Grass”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Lewis Capaldi – “Forget Me”
- Lf System – “Afraid To Feel”
- Sam Smith And Kim Petras – “Unholy”
There are too many outstanding songs in this category to make an easy pick for those who like to bet on entertainment. The odds are closely aligned; however, Baby by Aitch and Ashanti has
International Artist of the Year
- Beyonce
- Burna Boy
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
Those who like to make entertainment predictions will want to see if Beyonce can continue to rack up one award after another. She just earned her 32nd Grammy, setting a new record, but could fall short in the BRIT Awards.
Lizzo and Swift stand out as the most likely candidates, although Lamar is close behind. Should he win, it would make underdog bettors happy.
International Group of the Year
- BLACKPINK
- Drake And 21 Savage
- First Aid Kit
- Fontaines Dc
- Gabriels
BLACKPINK has found a uniquely successful formula that has made it a wildly popular group across the globe. They’re the favorites to take the International Group category, with good reason. They have produced one hit after another for years, and will finally get the recognition they deserve.
International Song of the Year
- Beyoncé – “Break My Soul”
- David Guetta And Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Blue)”
- Fireboy Dml And Ed Sheeran – “Peru”
- Disney’s Enchantment Cast – “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
- Gayle – “Abcdefu”
- Jack Harlow – “First Class”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Lost Frequencies Ft Calum Scott – “Where Are You Now”
- One Republic – “I’m Not Worried”
- Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”
One of the most difficult categories to predict when considering the BRIT Awards winner odds is International Song of the Year. 2022 was full of hits, and the fact that a Disney song makes it on the list shows what’s possible. However, in another race between Lizzo and Swift, Swift will take home the award.
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