Last year's big breakout star Sam Smith is this year's leader in nominations for the 2015 Brit Awards.

Smith is up for five categories, including British Male, Breakthrough Artist and Best Album for his debut record, In the Lonely Hour.

Ed Sheeran and George Ezra have four each, while Royal Blood nabbed three.

Other nominees include Lily Allen, Mark Ronson, Paolo Nutini, FKA twigs, Jessie Ware, Alt-J, Coldplay, CHVRCHES and Clean Bandit.

Up for Best International Female are Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Sia, Lana Del Rey and Beyoncé. Best International Male contenders are Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Jack White, Hozier and Beck.

The Brits are set to take place on Feb. 25 once again at London's O2 arena.

See the full list of nominees here.