Florence Welch: This Is A Really Exciting Time For British Music

Florence Welch has praised the current British music scene ahead of tonight's BRIT Awards.

The singer, who is nominated for Best Album and Best Female, said she is honoured to be part of this year's ceremony.

In an interview with The Sun, Welch said: "I'm really excited. It's so funny it's come round again so quickly.

"The first time I did the Brits was the most terrifying experience of my life. I didn't even perform, but every step is like a piece of my history. Winning that first award was completely terrifying and I probably didn't handle it that well.

"The second time it was one of the best nights of my life.

"Winning that first award was incredible, I was so grateful. And then when I went back and did the performance with Dizzee Rascal and won Best Album that was unreal.

"It's still amazing to be invited to these things and asked to participate. I do still feel like it's this big world. It's still quite a nerve-racking place for me.

Meanwhile, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse will be honoured at tomorrow night's BRIT Awards (February 21).

Organisers of the awards have decided to plan tributes for both singers during the ceremony.

A source at the awards said ‘Whitney and Amy are two of the biggest female stars in the history of music. Both have made their mark onstage at the Brits in the past,’ explained my backstage source.

‘Something would feel missing if both their legacies weren’t remembered at the show.’

Gigwise will be reporting from the BRIT Awards tonight!

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