I think it's interesting to see how things go across the pond.

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom...rds-1003942721.story

here's part of the article:

Welsh vocalist Duffy was the big winner at the 2009 BRIT Awards, taking home three trophies tonight (Feb. 18) at London's Earls Court. Duffy, whose debut album, "Rockferry" (A&M/Universal), was the U.K's top seller in 2008, won BRITS for British female, British breakthrough act and British album.

Nashville rock band Kings Of Leon won the international group award as well as the international album BRIT for "Only by the Night" (Hand Me Down/Sony Music Entertainment). The current Billboard cover stars acknowledged the importance of the British market to their success.

Katy Perry beat Beyonce, Gabriella Cilmi, Pink and Santigold for the international female award. The Virgin/EMI recording artist also hinted that she had been tipped off about her win. "I'm so sick right now," she told the cheering crowd. "But they said I should show up to the BRITS because something special might happen."

Was hoping Pink would win int'l female but glad Duffy won big.

Winners List

International Group: Kings of Leon
International Album: Kings of Leon, Only By The Night
International Male Solo Artist: Kanye West
International Female Solo Artist: Katy Perry
British Female Solo Artist: Duffy
British Male Solo Artist: Paul Weller
British Breakthrough Act: Duffy
British Live Act: Iron Maiden
British Group: Elbow
British Single: Girls Aloud, "The Promise"
British Album: Duffy, Rockferry
Critics' Choice: Florence and The Machine
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Pet Shop Boys