BBC Music Awards reveals nominee shortlist

The nominations for the second annual BBC Music Awards are here, and Adele and Florence + the Machine dominate the playing field. 

Adele's “25” recently became the fastest million-selling album in UK history, and the juggernaut nabbed nominations in the British artiste of the year and BBC live performance of the year categories. Florence Welch earned nominations in the same two slots, based off the success of her May 2015 release “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”.

Winners in the BBC Music Awards' five categories will be unveiled December 10, at Birmingham, England's Genting Arena. The evening's show will also feature performances from the likes of Ellie Goulding, Mumford & Sons, One Direction and more. 

Also up for British artiste of the year are Ed Sheeran, Jamie xx, Foals and Years & Years.

Outside of the United Kingdom, Taylor Swift, Prince, Foo Fighters, Hozier and Major Lazer are shortlisted for international artiste of the year. 

The awards show will be hosted by Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton.

During 2014's inaugural ceremony, Sheeran won British artiste of the year and Pharrell Williams captured the international artiste counterpart.

Source: Billboard