Sam Fender named BRITs Critics’ Choice winner for 2019


Sam Fender

Sam Fender playing the Bristol Louisiana (Jessica Bartolini / Live4ever)




Sam Fender has been named the BRITs Critics’ Choice winner for 2019.

Fender was picked ahead of the other shortlisted artists Mahalia and Lewis Capaldi to land the first Brit Award for next year. “I am truly humbled to win The BRITs Critics’ Choice Award,” he’s responded.

“Being nominated was crazy enough, never mind winning it. I’m so grateful to everyone back home for believing, and to my band and team for all their hard work. We’ve played literally hundreds of shows this year, and we’re going to go even harder in 2019.”

“Most importantly, a big shout to my fans. I’ve met a lot of you over the last few years and it’s truly an honour to get up and play night after night to such a wonderful bunch of people. To everyone who’s taken a punt on me so far, thank you. Here’s to next year!”

Fender visited Live4ever’s Media Lounge at the South By Southwest Festival earlier this year – check out the interview here.


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