<p>Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is set to be feted at the upcoming Brit Awards, where she will receive the global icon award at this year's ceremony.</p>.<p>According to Billboard, the American singer will become the first female artiste and the first non-English artiste to receive the honour, which the British characterise as their highest accolade.</p>.<p>The only previous recipients are Elton John (2014), David Bowie (2016) and Robbie Williams (2017).</p>.<p>The global icon award is given "in recognition of her immense impact on music across the world and incredible repertoire and achievements to date".</p>.<p>Swift, 31, is also nominated in the international female solo artist category, an award she won in 2015. Interestingly, other four nominees are her compatriots -- Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B and Miley Cyrus.</p>.<p>JHUS, Jessie Ware and Lipa are competing for best album, while Biffy Clyro and The 1975 will face off in the best British group category.</p>.<p>The show will also include performances by The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Griff, Headie One, and Rag'n'Bone Man & Pink with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir.</p>.<p>Comedian-actor Jack Whitehall is set to host the ceremony for the fourth year in a row. The show will be held at The O2 arena on Tuesday, with a live audience of about 4,000 people, roughly one-fifth of the venue's capacity.</p>.<p>The Brit Awards were originally set to take place in February but were postponed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. </p>
<p>Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is set to be feted at the upcoming Brit Awards, where she will receive the global icon award at this year's ceremony.</p>.<p>According to Billboard, the American singer will become the first female artiste and the first non-English artiste to receive the honour, which the British characterise as their highest accolade.</p>.<p>The only previous recipients are Elton John (2014), David Bowie (2016) and Robbie Williams (2017).</p>.<p>The global icon award is given "in recognition of her immense impact on music across the world and incredible repertoire and achievements to date".</p>.<p>Swift, 31, is also nominated in the international female solo artist category, an award she won in 2015. Interestingly, other four nominees are her compatriots -- Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B and Miley Cyrus.</p>.<p>JHUS, Jessie Ware and Lipa are competing for best album, while Biffy Clyro and The 1975 will face off in the best British group category.</p>.<p>The show will also include performances by The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Griff, Headie One, and Rag'n'Bone Man & Pink with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir.</p>.<p>Comedian-actor Jack Whitehall is set to host the ceremony for the fourth year in a row. The show will be held at The O2 arena on Tuesday, with a live audience of about 4,000 people, roughly one-fifth of the venue's capacity.</p>.<p>The Brit Awards were originally set to take place in February but were postponed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. </p>