Charli XCX has been honored as Songwriter of the Year by the Brit Awards, a major achievement that could set the stage for her dominance at this year’s ceremony on Saturday.
The British pop star already leads the nominations, earning five nods in recognition of the worldwide success of her groundbreaking album, Brat.
This award marks her first-ever Brit win, a milestone that comes 12 years into her career.
Despite previous nominations for Best Female Artist and Best Pop Act, she had never taken home a trophy—until now.
Charli, 32, has been vocal about industry issues, previously calling out the Brit Awards in 2023 for their lack of female representation in the Artist of the Year category.
At the time, she pointed to the Brit voting academy, saying, “We’re doing everything right, I don’t think it’s our fault—I think it might be theirs.”
This year, Charli is the front-runner for Best Artist, competing against big names like Dua Lipa, Central Cee, and Sam Fender.
She is also in the running for Album of the Year, Best Dance Act, Best Pop Artist, and Song of the Year for her hit duet Guess with Billie Eilish.
Adding to the excitement, her longtime collaborator AG Cook has been named Producer of the Year, further cementing Charli’s influence on the industry.
Her 2024 success story has been nothing short of remarkable.
With Brat, Charli transitioned from cult pop icon to mainstream success without sacrificing her signature artistry.
The album, hailed as “pop music for the future,” resonated deeply with fans and critics alike, earning the top spot on multiple ‘Best Albums of 2024’ lists.
It blends themes of insecurity, anxiety, and emotional turmoil with club-ready beats, embodying what Charli describes as “chaos and emotional turmoil set to a club soundtrack.”
Visually striking with its bold lime-green aesthetic, Brat also sparked a viral dance craze linked to her song Apple, giving birth to what fans dubbed “Brat summer.”
Her momentum carried into the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she secured her first-ever Grammy wins for Best Dance Album and Best Packaging.
Charli closed the night with a high-energy performance of Von Dutch and Guess, ending in a dramatic moment where the stage was showered with underwear—later donated to the domestic violence charity, I Support Girls.
Now, all eyes are on the 2025 Brit Awards, set to take place at the O2 Arena in London on March 1, with Jack Whitehall as the host.
The night will feature performances from Lola Young, Sam Fender, Sabrina Carpenter, Jade, Myles Smith, The Last Dinner Party, and Teddy Swims.
With her latest triumph and a wave of nominations, Charli XCX could be set for a career-defining night at the Brits.
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