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Jorja Smith Named BRITs Critics' Choice Award For 2018

The 'Beautiful Little Fools' singer joins Adele, Sam Smith and more with the incredible win...

After being shortlisted last week, Jorja Smith has been announced as the winner of one of the most prestigious BRIT Awards.

The rising star has won the Critics' Choice Award for 2018 - which recognises the "future stars of British recording talent" -following in the footsteps of Adele, Sam Smith and last year's winner Rag'n'Bone Man.

The 'On My Mind' has has an incredible 2017 between her own solo projects and two appearances on Drake's record-breaking mixtape'More Life', and her new title signals even greater things are to come.

“I cannot believe it, it's been an unforgettable 2017 during which I've fulfilled so many of my dreams and this is such a special way to end the year," she said upon accepting the award.

She acknowledged fellow shortlist nomineesStefflon Don and Mabel, saying"To be part of an all female shortlist alongside Mabel and Stefflon Don, who've both had incredible 2017s, makes it even better!"

"There's lots more to come in 2018 from all of us and I will do my best to make it another memorable year!”

Jorja Smith accepts her BRIT Award for Critics' Choice of 2018

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Jorja Smith accepts her BRIT Award for Critics' Choice of 2018

The all-female shortlist was a first for the Critics' Choice Award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2018, making Jorja's win all the more special.

Congratulations, Jorja! We can't wait to see what she does next.

Words: Ross McNeilage

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