British singer-songwriter James Bay has been named Critics' Choice by the BRIT Awards.

He'll receive the award at the official ceremony on Feb. 25, joining previous winners Sam Smith, Adele, Ellie Goulding and Florence + the Machine.

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The news comes only days after the 24-year-old singer was nominated for BBC's Sound of 2015, of which the winner will be announced in January.

Bay's debut album is expected next spring.