LONDON — Welsh star Duffy took home three awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act, to dominate the 2009 Brit Awards held Wednesday night at London’s Earl’s Court arena.
The 24-year-old singer also won Best Album for her 2008 debut release, “Rockferry.”
Kings of Leon also had a big night, winning honors for both International Group and International Album for “Only By the Night.”
LONDON — Welsh star Duffy took home three awards, including Best British Female Solo Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act, to dominate the 2009 Brit Awards held Wednesday night at London’s Earl’s Court arena.
The 24-year-old singer also won Best Album for her 2008 debut release, “Rockferry.”
Kings of Leon also had a big night, winning honors for both International Group and International Album for “Only By the Night.”
Other notable winners at the British equivalent of the Grammy Awards included Kanye West and Katy Perry, who won International Male Solo Artist and International Female Solo Artist honors, respectively.
Despite receiving four nominations, Coldplay went home without a victory.
Just as they did at the recent Grammys, U2 kicked off the show by performing their new single, “Get On Your Boots.”
The Pet Shop Boys, who were honored with the outstanding contribution to music award, wrapped up the show by performing a medley of their hits with a little help from Lady Gaga and Brandon Flowers of The Killers.
Check out red carpet photos from the 2009 Brit Awards.
2009 Brit Awards Winners List
British Female Solo Artist: Duffy
International Female Solo Artist: Katy Perry
British Breakthrough Act: Duffy
International Group: Kings Of Leon
British Male Solo Artist: Paul Weller
International Album: Kings Of Leon – “Only By the Night”
British Live Act: Iron Maiden
British Group: Elbow
Critics Choice: Florence And The Machine
International Male Solo Artist: Kanye West
British Single: Girls Aloud – “The Promise”
British Album: Duffy – “Rockferry”
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Pet Shop Boys
Producer of the Year: Bernard Butler
