The Brits 2011 - Nominations

It's back! The Brit Awards 2011 are a littler over a month away, and the nominations were announced today in a special launch show hosted by Ferne Cotton. Here are the nominees: 

British Male Solo Artist

• Mark Ronson
• Paul Weller
• Plan B
• Robert Plant
• Tinie Tempah

British Female Solo Artist

• Cheryl Cole
• Ellie Goulding
• Laura Marling
• Paloma Faith
• Rumer

British Breakthrough Act

• Ellie Goulding
• Mumford & Sons
• Rumer
• Tinie Tempah
• The xx

British Group

• Biffy Clyro
• Gorillaz
• Mumford & Sons
• Take That
• The xx

British Single

• Alexandra Burke ft. Pitbull: 'All Night Long'
• Cheryl Cole: 'Parachute'
• Florence & The Machine: 'You've Got The Love'
• Matt Cardle: 'When We Collide'
• Olly Murs: 'Please Don't Let Me Go'
• Plan B: 'She Said'
• Scouting For Girls: 'This Ain't A Love Song'
• Taio Cruz: 'Dynamite'
• Tinie Tempah: 'Pass Out'
• The Wanted: 'All Time Low'

Mastercard British Album Of The Year

• Mumford & Sons: Sigh No More
• Plan B: The Defamation Of Strickland Banks
• Take That: Progress
• Tinie Tempah: Disc-Overy
• The xx: xx

International Male Solo Artist

• Bruce Springsteen
• Cee Lo Green
• David Guetta
• Eminem
• Kanye West

International Female Solo Artist

• Alicia Keys
• Katy Perry
• Kylie Minogue
• Rihanna
• Robyn

International Group

• Arcade Fire
• Black Eyed Peas
• Kings of Leon
• The Script
• Vampire Weekend

International Album

• Arcade Fire: The Suburbs
• Cee Lo Green: The Lady Killer
• Eminem: Recovery
• Katy Perry: Teenage Dream
• Kings of Leon: Come Around Sundown

Critics' Choice

• Jessie J

British Producer

• Ethan Johns
• John Leckie
• Markus Dravs
• Mike Pela
• Stuart Price

Okay so there's one thing I'm not happy about here. Where is The Saturdays nomination for Best British Band? Like seriously? Travesty! 

This year's Brit Awards will be held at the 02 Arena, London on 15th February and it'll be hosted by James Corden. Performers haven't been announced yet. Are you excited for the Brits? Who do you want to win?