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STORY: The BRIT Awards championed the solo artist on Thursday (January 12) with nominations dominated by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Adele and Jessie J.
Leading the pack is English singer-songwriter Sheeran who has yet to match the profile of his female rivals in the annual honours, Britain's top pop awards.
Jessie J competes against Adele in both the female solo artist category and single, Jessie J's "Price Tag" versus Adele's "Someone Like You".
Jessie J said British music was so popular around the world because of it was raw and the people's sense of humour - the world is either laughing with Brits or at them.
Awards will be handed out at London's O2 Arena on February 21.