Tom Odell is the first male winner for Brits Critic’s Choice Award

The singer-song writer beat AlunaGeorge and Laura Mvula to win the 2013 award.

12:20 22 December 2012

Finally, a bloke won The Brit’s Critics’ Choice Award.

Previous winners include Florence Welch, Emeli Sande, Ellie Goulding, Adele, and Jessie J. The award celebrates up-and-coming British acts and predicts success for the coming year.

 

Odell said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to win. I genuinely can’t believe it. Thank you so much.

 

"Looking at the list of amazing female artists who have won the award already, I just hope I don’t let the boys down.”

 

Odell, who signed up with Lily Allen ITNO label, has recently released his debut album ‘Songs From Another Love’ following the release with a performance on Later…with Jools Holland.

 

The 22-year-old singer has also been shortlisted for the BBC Sound of 2012 award.