Irish musicians CMAT and Jazzy have been nominated for BRIT Awards

The two rising stars are in the mix with some big hitters

There'll be a couple of names flying the tricolour at the upcoming BRIT Awards ceremony, with the news that both CMAT and Jazzy earning nominations at the biggest shindig in UK music.

CMAT's international profile continues to rise with every passing day, and the Dubliner has now been nominated not for a 'New Artist' award or similar, but in the 'Best International Artist' category.

It places her in the running for the award alongside some titans of the music world, including Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey.

…it’s just that in 2019 i started calling referring to myself as ‘The International Pop Sensation’ while doing open mics in Dublin because i thought it was funny that i was in fact working in bewleys and living with my nanny and grandad . now this . thank you @BRITs ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WsoVB0KxLL

— cmat (@cmatbaby) January 24, 2024

Nobody was more surprised than the 27-year-old CMAT herself, who immediately made it her mission to hang out with Kylie Minogue on the night... and it looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship to us.

YOU. GOT. THIS. See you there 💓 @cmatbaby https://t.co/Jjz3jL6WCg

— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) January 24, 2024

In other news, Dublin's Jazzy has also earned a nomination the 'Best International Song' category for her breakthrough hit 'Giving Me', which pits her against the likes of Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Olivia Rodrigo.