The singer-songwriter’s “25” was confirmed as Best British Album, while she also won Best Song for “Hello”; the Global Success Award; and Best British Female Solo Artist.
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Earlier, the singer also picked up the award for British single of the year for her song Hello and best British female artist.
It was a successful night for both Justin Bieber and James Bay, who won International Male Solo Artist and British Male Solo artist, respectively.
The All I Ask singer couldn’t help but become overwhelmed with emotion after being named the victor of the global success award, which celebrates her record-breaking achievements including scoring the fastest video to reach one billion views on Vevo with Hello.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, she said: ‘I feel a bit worn out emotionally.
“This album was really hard to make, it was, and I think I was a nightmare sometimes so thank you, and thank you for our lovely son, who is the love of my life”.
On February 19, a New York State Supreme Court judge denied Kesha’s request for an injunction that would’ve allowed her to continue recording music outside of her contract with Dr. Luke, her alleged abuser and rapist.
On her final visit to the stage, the singer had tears in her eyes as she thanked her young family for their continued support.
Also performing at the star-studded event was Lorde, who delivered a touching tribute to David Bowie with a cover of “Like on Mars?”
This year’s show was short on surprises – apart from Bjork beating bigger-selling artists to female worldwide artist of the year – but strong on spectacle, with an opening number featuring dozens of dancers in red helmets and skirts that suggested flamenco centurions.
British artist video: One Direction.
Adele in the winners room with her 4 Brit awards.
British icon award: David Bowie. “The legend of his extraordinary sound shall be revered for as long as the Earth shall spin”.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber, who won best global male, thanked his fans for their support after going off the rails for a couple of years. “You blow me away every time”.
Before she closed the ceremony with a spine-tingling performance, Adele was presented with the award for British Album and returned to the stage to deliver one of the sweetest tributes of the night.
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“I’m so, so beyond humbled and thankful for all of the support I’ve received from everyone”, she wrote in a post on Facebook. “So what am I supposed to impress you with?”
