Emeli Sande Takes Home 2017 Brits Award

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Emeli Sandé won the 2017 BRITs award for British Female Solo Artist! Later in the show, Emeli performed "Hurts" from her new album 'Long Live The Angels.'

It was the soul star's second win in that category after previously taking home the trophy in 2013.
The 29-year-old soul star beat off competition from Anohni, Ellie Goulding, Lianne La Havas, and Nao to win her fourth BRIT Award.

The singer, who had not released a record in four years until the release of her album Long Live the Angels in 2016, brought her sister Lucy up onstage to accept her award and delivered a family-themed acceptance speech, thanking all those who had helped her become a star.