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Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is the main nominee at this year's Brit Awards, with four nods.
The 20-year-old is up for best male, best breakthrough, best single for The A Team, and best album for his debut record, which is simply called +.
The singer told the BBC he was "ecstatic, really happy and pleased" to be recognised.
Sheeran revealed his nominations on the red carpet at a launch party for the 2012 awards. A full list follows later.
Larger-than-life pop star Jessie J told the BBC she was up for three awards - best female, best breakthrough and best single for her hit Price Tag.
"I would never have imagined this last year," said the singer, who was awarded the Critics' Choice prize for 2011.
"I remember sitting at the table and thinking, next year I want to be voted best female. Even if I don't win, it's just being nominated and the feeling of that."
The star, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, admitted she would be facing stiff competition in some of the categories - where Adele is widely expected to receive multiple nominations.
Jessie J is up for three awards this year
"Award ceremonies aren't fun if the competition isn't tough," she said. "The standard of Britsh music is so big right now that whoever wins deserves it."
Sheeran added: "I think any artist would really want to win the best album award - but to be honest I think Adele will win that one."
Professor Green, who has received his first Brit nomination for best male, said: "I've been sat at a [Brits] table three times - this will be my fourth time so it's nice to be nominated."
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande has already been announced as as the recipient of this year's Critics Choice award, which recognises up-and-coming talent.
She will be given her Brit trophy - designed by Sir Peter Blake - by Jessie J at Thursday's launch event at the Savoy Hotel.
The main prizes - including a lifetime achievement prize for Britpop band Blur - will be handed out at the O2 arena on 21 February.
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