Taylor Swift confirmed to perform at 2013 Brit Awards

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Amelia Butterly By Amelia Butterly
Newsbeat reporter Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift completes the line-up of performers for the Brit Awards, organisers have confirmed.

The singer will take to the stage at London's O2 Arena on 20 February along with the likes of Robbie Williams, Muse, Mumford & Sons and Emeli Sande.

Taylor Swift is nominated for best international female at this year's awards.

She's up against Rihanna, Lana Del Rey, Cat Power and Alicia Keys.

Brit Awards line-up 2013

  • Taylor Swift
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Robbie Williams
  • Muse
  • Ben Howard
  • One Direction
  • Mumford & Sons
  • Emeli Sande

The singer has already won six Grammys and is also due to appear at that ceremony in the US on Sunday 10 February.

Taylor Swift has sold over 26m albums worldwide and has had top five hits in the UK with We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and I Knew You Were Trouble.

She has not yet confirmed which tracks she will be singing at the Brit Awards.

Mumford & Sons, Alt J and singer/songwriter Emeli Sande lead the way for this year's Brit Awards with three nominations each.

This year's ceremony will be held at The O2 Arena in London, hosted by James Corden, on Wednesday 20 February.

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