Shakira nominated for Ivor Novello gong

April 21, 2008 by Music Blogger

Shakira is among the nominees for an award at this year’s Ivor Novello songwriting awards.

The curvy Colombian has been nominated in the category of “Best Selling Song” for her “Beautiful Liar” collaboration with R&B star Beyonce.

Amy Winehouse leads the way with three nominations - one of which is in the same category as Shaki & Beyonce for her song “Rehab”. The troubled singer also has two tracks nominated in the “Best Song” category - “Love Is A Losing Game” and “You Know I’m No Good”.

Radiohead are in contention for the “Best Album” award with their release “In Rainbows”.

The full list of nominees are as follows:

Best Song Musically & Lyrically

Ben’s Brother / Let Me Out
Amy Winehouse / Love Is A Losing Game
Amy Winehouse / You Know I’m No Good

Best Contemporary Song

Kate Nash / Foundations
Klaxons / Golden Skans
Simon Aldred / Cherry Ghost

Best Original Film Score

Dario Marianelli / Atonement
Adrian Johnston / Becoming Jane
Christopher Gunning / La Vie en Rose

Best Television Soundtrack

Martin Phipps / Oliver Twist
Jonathan Goldstein / Primo
Paul Moessl / Who Killed Mrs de Ropp?

Most Performed Work

Kaiser Chiefs / Ruby
Take That / Shine
Just Jack / Starz In Their Eyes