Rachel 'Worst' UK Singer
With the Brits around the corner, the music industry has taken time out to name and shame the WORST acts in music.
Blue picked up the dubious honour of worst British Group in the annual Naomi awards - with Rachel Stevens worst female.
The awards - named after Naomi Campbell and her short-lived singing 'career' - honour the "truly terrible" acts of the past 12 months.
They are voted anonymously by record company executives, producers, managers and music journalists.
Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus had the worst British album with The Meaning of Love and now defunct Busted were named worst British attempt at rock.
Jamie Cullum was worst British male, with Brian McFadden earning the title of worst international male.
Blazin' Squad won least convincing `urban' act for the second year running.
The special award for outstandingly bad contribution to music went to Louis Walsh, the man responsible for Westlife and Girls Aloud.
Duncan James from the worst band, Blue
Duncan James from the worst band, Blue
Simon George, music and marketing director of sponsor Music Choice, said: "Most awards take themselves too seriously. The Naomis recognise those who shouldn't have enjoyed what little success they have had."
Naomi Award Winners:
Worst British Group - Blue
Worst British Male - Jamie Cullum
Worst British Female - Rachel Stevens
Worst British Single - I Believe My Heart by Duncan James and Keedie
Worst British Album - The Meaning of Love by Michelle McManus
Worst International Male - Brian McFadden
Worst International Female - Nadia
Worst International Group - Westlife
Worst International Album - The Long Road Back by Peter Andre
Worst International Breakthrough - DJ Casper
Worst British Breakthrough Act - McFly
Worst British Attempt at Rock - Busted
Worst Pop Act - Sam and Mark
Worst Live Act - Pete Doherty
Least Convincing `Urban' Act - Blazin' Squad
Outstandingly Bad Contribution to Music - Louis Walsh
Last Updated: 13:42 UK, Tuesday February 08, 2005
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