Alex Warren has been confirmed as the latest performer to grace the stage at the highly anticipated BRIT Awards 2026. The 25-year-old American artist, who skyrocketed to global fame in 2025, will join an already stellar roster of acts for the ceremony scheduled for February 28.
Rapid Rise to Stardom
With an astonishing 7.7 billion career streams and more than 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Alex Warren's ascent in the music industry has been nothing short of meteoric. His smash hit single, Ordinary, has achieved BRIT Certified 3x Platinum status and dominated UK radio airwaves throughout 2025, becoming the most-played song of the year. The track also secured the Number 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as the longest-running UK Number 1 by a US artist this decade.
Gratitude and Excitement
Expressing his enthusiasm, Alex Warren stated, 'The UK is where 'Ordinary' first broke and changed my life last year. I am so grateful for all the love from my fans there, and I can't wait to bring a big performance to the BRITs' stage for the very first time.' He will perform alongside previously announced artists such as Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, and ROSALÍA.
Grammy Technical Glitch and Fan Support
His upcoming BRIT Awards appearance follows a notable incident at the Grammys, where fans hailed him for the 'greatest recovery ever' after a major technical malfunction. During a live broadcast performance of Ordinary, Warren was seen singing off-beat and struggling with his in-ear monitors, a situation that could derail any live act.
In response, he took to TikTok to explain the issue to his 20 million followers. Sharing a clip from the Crypto.com Arena stage, he revealed audio delays and echoes in the music and vocals, captioning it, 'When you're performing at the Grammys and all you hear is this in your ears...' He added, 'This would only happen to me,' feigning frustration in the video.
Overwhelming Positive Feedback
The comments section flooded with support, including praise from Demi Lovato, who wrote, 'So impressed. U handled it so gracefully and sounded amazing!' Trisha Paytas also commended him, saying, 'You actually crushed it tho !!!!!!!' On social media platform X, viewers expressed admiration, with one noting, 'Went into the Grammys staunchly rooting for Olivia Dean but the way Alex Warren just handled that in-ear monitor mishap and didn't let the song get away from him kinda won me over.' Another user added, 'Well done to alex warren for carrying on while struggling with his in ear monitors (any musician's worst nightmare).'
BRIT Awards 2026 Details
The BRIT Awards 2026, sponsored by Mastercard, will be held on Saturday, February 28, at Manchester's Co-op Live venue. The event will be broadcast on ITV and hosted by Jack Whitehall. This year's winners trophy has been designed by acclaimed British designer Matthew Williamson, adding a touch of local flair to the proceedings.
Nominations and Line-Up
Nominations for the awards have recently been unveiled, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the pack with five nominations each. Sam Fender follows closely with four nominations, bolstered by his Mercury Prize win last year. Other notable British nominees include:
- Lily Allen
- Calvin Harris
- Cynthia Erivo
- JADE
- Wolf Alice
- Ed Sheeran
- Little Simz
- PinkPantheress
- Pulp
- RAYE
- Skye Newman
- Wet Leg
International artists recognized this year feature Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Doechii, ROSALÍA, sombr, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, HAIM, and Tame Impala, showcasing a diverse and talented field.
As the music world eagerly awaits the ceremony, Alex Warren's inclusion promises to deliver a memorable performance, capping off a year of remarkable achievements and resilient comebacks.
