Female artists dominated nominations for the 2021 Brit Awards announced on Wednesday, with four women shortlisted for the event's coveted Album of the Year category. For the first time, the best album at UK pop's biggest annual event has four women nominated on a five-act shortlist, a contrast to 2020 when the category was criticised for a lack of female artists. English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa, 25, is the artist to beat in the best album category after taking home a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for her record, <em>Future Nostalgia</em>. She has received two other nominations for Best Female Solo Artist and Best British Single for her hit <em>Physical</em>. The full list of Album of the Year nominees includes Arlo Parks, <em>Collapsed in Sunbeams</em>;<em> </em>Celeste, <em>Not Your Muse</em>; Dua Lipa, <em>Future Nostalgia</em>; J Hus, <em>Big Conspiracy</em>; and<em> </em>Jessie Ware, <em>What's Your Pleasure?</em>. Emerging singer and poet Arlo Parks, soul singer Celeste, rap duo Young T & Bugsey and DJ and producer Joel Corry have all received three total nominations across different categories. Pop stars Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift have been nominated in the International Female Solo Artist category. Bruce Springsteen has been nominated in the International Male Solo Artist list alongside Childish Gambino, The Weeknd, Tame Impala and Burna Boy. <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/k-pop-s-bts-issue-statement-on-stopasianhate-movement-we-were-mocked-for-the-way-we-look-1.1193832">K-pop supergroup BTS</a> received their first Brit Award nomination for International Group and homegrown star Harry Styles bagged a nomination for his single <em>Watermelon Sugar</em>. The winners of the 2021 awards will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 11 at London's The O2 Arena, though it is not clear what form the ceremony will take because of coronavirus restrictions. Under a current government roadmap for easing coronavirus rules, live music venues will not be allowed to open their doors until Monday, May 17. The annual ceremony, which normally takes place in February, was postponed by three months because of safety and logistical concerns because of the pandemic. Arlo Parks, <em>Collapsed in Sunbeams</em> Celeste, <em>Not Your Muse</em> Dua Lipa, <em>Future Nostalgia</em> J Hus, <em>Big Conspiracy</em> Jessie Ware, <em>What's Your Pleasure?</em> Arlo Parks Celeste Dua Lipa Jessie Ware Lianne La Havas AJ Tracey Headie One J Hus Joel Corry Yungblud Bicep Biffy Clyro Little Mix The 1975 Young T & Bugsey 220 Kid & Gracey, <em>Don't Need Love</em> Aitch & AJ Tracey featuring Tay Keith, <em>Rain</em> Dua Lipa, <em>Physical</em> Harry Styles, <em>Watermelon Sugar</em> Headie One featuring AJ Tracey & Stormzy, <em>Ain't It Different</em> Joel Corry featuring MNEK, <em>Head & Heart</em> Nathan Dawe featuring KSI, <em>Lighter</em> Regard & Raye, <em>Secrets</em> S1MBA feat. DTG, <em>Rover</em> Young T & Bugsey featuring Headie One, <em>Don't Rush</em> Arlo Parks Bicep Celeste Joel Corry Young T & Bugsey <strong>Griff Warner (Winner)</strong> Pa Salieu Rina Sawayama Ariana Grande Billie Eilish Cardi B Miley Cyrus Taylor Swift Bruce Springsteen Burna Boy Childish Gambino Tame Impala The Weeknd BTS Fontaines DC Foo Fighters Haim Run The Jewels