Olly Alexander of Years and Years
Years & Years, James Bay and George The Poet have been shortlisted for next year's Brits Critics' Choice Award.
The three acts are tipped by experts to have a huge musical breakthrough in the next year, with the winner being announced on December 4 before the ceremony next year on February 25.
London trio Years & Years - made up of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen - are stunned to have been named in the shortlist.
"We're so grateful to be making music and having this sort of recognition is crazy and ridiculous and nuts in a really good way." they said.
Spoken word artist George The Poet was also amazing to have made the cut.
"I feel privileged to have been shortlisted for the Brits Critics' Choice Award. I always dreamed of reaching people and this nomination shows me that I'm on track."
Third nominee James Bay found it difficult to comprehend his nomination, despite having supported big names including Tom Odell and John Newman in concert.
He gushed: "I still can't believe it. As much as I hoped, being nominated for the Brits Critics' Choice Award is not something I ever imagined would actually happen. What a huge honour".
Sam Smith won the gong last year and has since gone on to top worldwide charts with his debut album 'In The Lonely Hour'.