ContactMusic — Ed Sheeran had a hard slog getting to the BRIT Awards The 20-year-old singer - who famously slept on friends and fans couches after gigs as he made his way around the country in his early days - leads nominations at this years awards with four n... more info

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Starpulse — Adele is to make a triumphant live return at the Brit Awards in London next month a year after her tearful performance of "Someone Like You" at the 2011 ceremony wowed the world. The singer was fo... more info

The Independent — He is the acoustic troubadour who began his career strumming in the empty back rooms of pubs then bedding down on friends' sofas. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran led the field with four BRIT nominations on Thursday, one ahead of global chart queen Adele who is down to perform at the awards after months out for throat surgery. more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran led the field with four BRIT nominations on Thursday, one ahead of global chart queen Adele who is down to perform at the awards after months out for throat surgery. more info

ContactMusic — The main honours at this years Brit Awards are likely to be contested by Ed Sheeran who scooped four nominations and Adele and Jessie J who both scored three nominations when the shortlist was announced on Thursday January 12 2012 The event will be h... more info

Perez Hilton — AMAZEBALLS! This show is going to be off the charts! The full list of nominees for this year's Brit Awards has been announced and leading the pack with four stellar nods is our favorite ginger, Ed Sheeran. Ed nab recognition for not only his single A... more info

Guardian Music — Ed Sheeran leads the nominations for this year's Brits, with other contenders including Adele and Jessie J more info

The Independent — Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran heads the field for this year's Brit Awards with four nominations. more info