Lifestyle / Entertainment / Music by Press Association 07/12/2018, 12:16 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next year’s Brit Awards. Newcastle-based Fender, 22, was on a shortlist alongside Scottish star Lewis Capaldi and R&B singer Mahalia. Fender, who writes about subjects of social and generational significance, has been on the road touring and recently released his debut EP, Dead Boys. He said: “I am truly humbled to win the Brits Critics’ Choice award. Being nominated was crazy enough, never mind winning it. I’m so grateful to everyone back home for believing and to my band and team for all their hard work. “We’ve played literally hundreds of shows this year, and we’re going to go even harder in 2019. Most importantly, a big shout to my fans. I’ve met a lot of you over the last few years and it’s truly an honour to get up and play night after night to such a wonderful bunch of people. “To everyone who’s taken a punt on me so far, thank you. Here’s to next year!” Fender is the first winner of a 2019… Read full this story
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