Brit Awards 2017 Nominations: David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Anohni, One Direction, Little Mix, and many more on the list

Transgender singer Anohni has been nominated in the Best British Female solo artist category.

The Brit Awards 2017 nominations have been announced and the list includes late legends David Bowie and Leonard Cohen- both up for the International male solo artist, posthumously. The 45-year-old transgender singer Anohni has been nominated for Best British Female solo artist. Previously, she was nominated for Best British Male in 2006 when she was a man called Antony Hegarty.

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Skepta and Little Mix lead the list with three nominations each. Knowles sisters Beyonce and Solange will compete in the best International Female category while The Weeknd and Drake have been nominated for the Best International Male Solo artist. Meanwhile, the nomination list posed a conflict of interest for One Direction fans as former 1D star Zayn Malik and One Direction band will go head to head for best British artist video of the year.

Canadian singer Michael Bublé will host the award ceremony. The 1975, Little Mix, and Emeli Sandé will perform. The Brit Awards will be held at the O2 Arena in London on February 22.

The Brit Awards 2017 album, released through Universal Music on February 17, is now available to pre-order. The hit-packed album is compiled of the biggest tracks of the year from the best talent in music including The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Zara Larsson, Little Mix, Sia, James Arthur, Clean Bandit, and Christine and the Queens along with Critics' Choice winner Rag'n'Bone Man.

Check out the complete list of nominees below:

British male solo artist