John
05-06-2009, 07:05 PM
Fleet Foxes are shortlisted three times in this year's Mojo Honours List, while Kings Of Leon, Paul Weller and Elbow have all bagged double nominations.
Seattle-based quintet Fleet Foxes released their self-titled debut album 11 months ago and they have since gone on to double platinum status in the UK.
Their three nominations are for Album Of The Year, Best Live Act and Song Of The Year for White Winter Hymnal.
Now in its sixth year, the Mojo Honours List features five categories nominated by the public as well as special awards decided on by Mojo magazine.
Mercury Prize-winners Elbow and Tennessee foursome Kings Of Leon have two nominations each for Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year.
Elbow are nominated for The Seldom Seen Kid and single One Day Like This.
Kings Of Leon are in the running with the album Only By The Night and single Sex On Fire, both of which hit No 1 in the UK charts.
Following his Outstanding Contribution to Music gong at last year's awards, Weller's ninth studio album 22 Dreams is up for Album of the Year.
He is also has a Best Live Act nomination, which will be contested by Leonard Cohen, Seasick Steve and Radiohead as well as Fleet Foxes.
The winners will be revealed on June 11. 1960s band the Pretty Things will be honoured at the awards ceremony, receiving the Mojo Hero Award.
Seattle-based quintet Fleet Foxes released their self-titled debut album 11 months ago and they have since gone on to double platinum status in the UK.
Their three nominations are for Album Of The Year, Best Live Act and Song Of The Year for White Winter Hymnal.
Now in its sixth year, the Mojo Honours List features five categories nominated by the public as well as special awards decided on by Mojo magazine.
Mercury Prize-winners Elbow and Tennessee foursome Kings Of Leon have two nominations each for Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year.
Elbow are nominated for The Seldom Seen Kid and single One Day Like This.
Kings Of Leon are in the running with the album Only By The Night and single Sex On Fire, both of which hit No 1 in the UK charts.
Following his Outstanding Contribution to Music gong at last year's awards, Weller's ninth studio album 22 Dreams is up for Album of the Year.
He is also has a Best Live Act nomination, which will be contested by Leonard Cohen, Seasick Steve and Radiohead as well as Fleet Foxes.
The winners will be revealed on June 11. 1960s band the Pretty Things will be honoured at the awards ceremony, receiving the Mojo Hero Award.