The Brits are one of the most prestigious music awards in the UK, and they celebrate the best of British and international music.
This year petite women ruled the event, and we’ll highlight who won big at the Brit awards in 2024.
1. Raye
Raye was the biggest winner of the night, taking home six awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best R&B Act and Songwriter of the Year.
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Raye is a singer-songwriter from Croydon, London who rose to fame with her EPs Second and Euphoric Sad Songs. She has collaborated with artists like Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Jax Jones and David Guetta.
Raye signed a four-album deal with Polydor Records in 2014, but the label did not allow her to release her debut album for seven years. In 2021, she posted a tearful video on social media, saying that she had done everything the label had asked her to do, but they still did not think she was good enough to release an album. She said she had dozens of potential hits that were either collecting dust or given away to other artists. She asked the label to either listen to her or let her go.
A month later, Polydor released Raye from her contract, and she became an independent artist. She then released Escapism, a song that Polydor had rejected, which became a viral hit on TikTok and reached number one on the UK singles chart. She also released her debut album, My 21st Century Blues, which received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
Raye is known for her soulful vocals, catchy melodies, and honest lyrics. She stands at 5’3″ (160 cm) tall as she radiates with her talent and power. Raye is a shining example of how to turn adversity into triumph.
2. Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue, Australian singer, songwriter, and actress was honoured with the BRITs Global Icon award, recognising her career spanning over five decades. She performed a medley of her most famous hits at the ceremony, including Can’t Get You Out Of My Head, Spinning Around, and All The Lovers. She wowed the audience with her energy, charisma, and outfit changes.
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She is one of the most successful and influential pop stars of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide and won numerous awards. She is also known for her elaborate stage shows, her fashion sense, and her activism for breast cancer awareness.
Kylie Minogue is the first female artist to have number one albums in the UK across five decades. She has had concerts in every continent except Antarctica. She also has her line of perfumes, wine, water, and homewares.
Kylie Minogue is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with the disease in 2005 and underwent treatment. She became an inspiration to many and raised awareness about breast cancer. She received an honorary Doctorate of Health Science from Anglia Ruskin University for her work in awareness raising.
A small woman at 152 cm (5 ft) tall she has said that being petite has helped her career because it makes her look younger and more energetic. She has also said that she embraces her size and does not let it limit her.
3. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is no stranger to success, but she has reached a new milestone in her career by winning the International Song of the Year award at the Brit Awards 2024 for her hit single Flowers. The song, which was released in June 2023, has been a global phenomenon, topping the charts in over 20 countries and selling over 20 million copies worldwide. It was also named the biggest-selling global single of the year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
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Cyrus has been one of the most influential and versatile artists of her generation, constantly reinventing herself and exploring different genres and styles. She started her career as a teen idol on Disney’s Hannah Montana, and then transitioned to a pop-rock star with albums like Breakout and Can’t Be Tamed. She shocked the world with her provocative and edgy image on Bangerz and Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz and then returned to her roots with Younger Now and Plastic Hearts. She has also ventured into acting, hosting, activism, and philanthropy, proving that she is a force to be reckoned with.
Miley Cyrus’s height is 165 cm (5.5 ft) so she is a great example of how height does not matter when it comes to achieving your dreams and making a difference in the world. Miley Cyrus may not be very tall, but she is a giant in the music industry.
4. SZA
SZA won the International Artist of the Year award, beating out other nominees like Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Olivia Rodrigo. SZA is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who makes alternative R&B with elements of soul, pop and hip-hop.
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She is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, the label that also houses Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. Her debut album Ctrl was released in 2017 and featured the hit songs Love Galore, The Weekend and Broken Clocks. Her second album Kill Bill was released in 2024 and featured the singles Kill Bill, Flowers and What Was I Made For?. SZA is known for her smooth vocals, poetic lyrics, and eclectic style. She stands at 5’4″ (163 cm) tall as she reaches new heights.
5. PinkPantheress
PinkPantheress won the Rising Star award along with The Last Dinner Party and Caity Baser. PinkPantheress is a singer-producer from London who makes lo-fi bedroom pop with influences from garage, R&B and indie.
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She gained popularity on TikTok with her viral songs Pain, Just For Me and Passion. Her debut EP To Hell With It was released in 2021 and received critical acclaim. Her second EP Boy’s A Liar was released in 2024 and featured the singles Boy’s A Liar, Vampire and Greedy. PinkPantheress is known for her quirky vocals, catchy hooks, and relatable lyrics. She stands at 5’2″ (157 cm) tall and is certainly a rising star.
6. Boygenius
Boygenius won the International Group of the Year award, beating out other nominees like Foo Fighters, Paramore, and Gabriels. Boygenius is a supergroup consisting of three indie-folk singers: Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus. They formed in 2018 and released their self-titled EP that same year.
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The EP featured songs like Bite The Hand, Me & My Dog and Ketchum ID. They also collaborated on each other’s solo albums: Bridgers’ Punisher, Baker’s Little Oblivions and Dacus’ Home Video. Their debut album Boygenius was released in 2024 and featured songs like Souvenir, Stay Down and Salt In The Wound. Boygenius is known for its harmonious vocals, emotional lyrics, and raw instrumentation. They stand at 5’7″ (170 cm), 5’0″ (152 cm) and 5’5″ (165 cm) tall respectively, certainly making their mark in the music scene.
The Brit Awards ceremony 2024 is an ode to strong, talented, and petite women who are making a big difference in the world with their inspiring music. Make sure not to miss more UK news right here.
