Novello

British

/ nəˈvɛləʊ /

noun

Ivor, real name Ivor Novello Davies. 1893–1951, Welsh actor, composer, songwriter, and dramatist

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The Welsh singer skyrocketed to fame in 2008 with her debut album Rockferry and won three Brit Awards, a Grammy and an Ivor Novello.

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This year marks the 71st Ivor Novello Awards and a ceremony will be held in London on 21 May to celebrate the cultural impact and enduring importance of songs and screen compositions.

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"An Ivor Novello Award has for over 70 years been the most prestigious recognition of excellence in music and I'd like to thank our judges for working hard to recognise this year's nominees," adds Neri.

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Nominations are out for this year's Ivor Novello Awards and Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen and Jacob Alon are among stars in the running for recognition.

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His industry accolades include five Grammy awards, induction into both the UK Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, in separate years - and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement, with Black Sabbath.

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