Not surprisingly, Adele took home the prestigious award as British Album of the Year for her multi-platinum album '21' at the 2012 BRIT Awards. Adele also won as best British female solo artist, capping a year of global success. The singer added both Brit awards to the six Grammy Awards she won last weekend.
Ed Sheeran was also a double winner at the 2012 Brit Awards ceremony, which took place at London's O2 Arena yesterday: he was named British male solo artist and best British breakthrough act.
Lana Del Rey won a Brit award as best international breakthrough act.
Foo Fighters, featuring Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins, were voted Best international group while Will Champion and his band Coldplay were crowned best British group for a record third time.
The 2012 Brit award in the category international male solo artist was scooped by Bruno Mars, while Rihanna did the same thing in the category international female solo artist.
Blur received a Brit award for their outstanding contribution to music.
