Kings Of Leon: 'The Brit Awards Is Our Grammys'

Kings Of Leon have praised the Brit Awards ahead of tonight's ceremony at Earl's Court, hinting that winning one is better than a Grammy.

The Followill family are nominated for two awards – Best International Band and Album – and will be performing at the event alongside U2, Coldplay, Duffy, Take That and the mighty Girls Aloud.

Enthusing about the Brits, frontman Caleb said: “We always knew The Brits was the Grammys of the UK. So we basically knew that was our Grammy. It was always the biggest shot that we had. And I hear the gift bags are much better at The Brits.

“It will be fun to perform. Playing a concert is one thing but performing in front of loads of jaded artists is different. Hopefully, they will be into it.

“I can’t wait to see U2 and Coldplay perform. I want to see if our sound stands up to the big boys.”

Drummer Nathan continued to The Sun: “If Bono gives me the evil eye during our performance, he’s in trouble.”

(by Scott Colothan)

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