From Left: Keyboardist Rick Steff, Chan Marshall and guitarist Teenie Hodges

Ardent Studios veteran Chan Marshall (The Greatest), better known to most as Cat Power, has been nominated for a BRIT award in the category of International Female Solo Artist. Chan is up against some pretty well known artists, including Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, and Pink. The BRITs are similar to The GRAMMYs in the US - winners are chosen by music industry professionals such as managers, retailers, publishers, promoters, journalists and more. This year will be the first time that the BRIT awards will be aired live since 1989. The show will include live performances by Corinne Bailey Rae, Scissor Sisters, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Oasis, among others. The BRITs will be hosted by comedian Russell Brand. Our congratulations go out to Chan and the rest of the band. Read more at http://brits.co.uk.

Chan recorded her latest album, entitled The Greatest, here at Ardent Studios with a host of Memphis musicians and Ardent Regulars (incl. Doug Easley, Susan Marshall, Teenie Hodges, Dave Smith, Steve Potts, and Rick Steff), who later went on to tour with Chan in support of the album.