Stefflon Don, Jorja Smith and Mabel follow in the foosteps of Adele and Dua Lipa as nominees of the BRITs coveted Critics' Choice Award.

The BRIT Awards have announced the three rising stars as their picks ahead of the 2018 ceremony, making it the first time all nominees have been women.

The three female powerhouses make up the shortlist before the winner is announced next Monday.

Stefflon Don - who was just crowned Best Female at the 2017 MOBO Awards last night - expressed her excitement and gratitude at the nomination, saying "Mad love to you all."

“I am so excited to be nominated for this amazing award. A big shout out to all my fans and dons for their support," she said."2017 has been lit and I can’t wait for 2018!"

The 'Hurtin' Me' rapper joins an elite list ofpast Critics' Choice nominees and winners including Adele, Florence and the Machine, Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding.

Stefflon is joined byMabel and Jorja Smith on the shortlist, who both humbly showed their appreciation to the BRIT Awards, with Mabel describing it "a dream come true."

All three artists are fully deserving of taking home the BRIT after each havinga phenomenal year in music.

Last year Rag’n’Bone Man won over Anne-Marie or Dua Lipa, who have all enjoyed incredible success in 2017, so we can't wait to see what 2018 holds for these ladies!

Words: Ross McNeilage

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