BROOKE Combe’s debut album has been shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year.
Black Is The New Gold is in the running for the for the prestigious title, which also comes with a £20,000 prize.
The Wallyford singer has previously performed at TRNSMT in Glasgow and supported Paolo Nutini.
Next month, she will be supported by The Rahs, of East Lothian, in her homecoming gig at SWG3 TV Studio in Glasgow.
Joining Black Is The New Gold on the shortlist are: Andrew Wasylyk Hearing the Water before Seeing the Falls; Becky Sikasa Twelve Wooden Boxes; Bemz Nova’s Dad; Brìghde Chaimbeul Carry Them With Us; Cloth Secret Measure; Hamish Hawk Angel Numbers; Joesef Permanent Damage; Paolo Nutini Last Night In The Bittersweet; and Young Fathers Heavy Heavy.
Music fans were given 72 hours to ‘have their SAY’ and vote for their favourite longlisted album to secure a place on the shortlist, with Paolo Nutini ‘Last Night in the Bittersweet’ revealed as this year’s public vote winner.
The nine remaining shortlisted albums were chosen by The SAY (Scottish Album of the Year) Award judging panel.
A winner will be announced at The Albert Halls in Stirling on October 26.
Robert Kilpatrick, interim CEO and creative director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) said: “Congratulations to the 10 incredible albums that have made The SAY Award Shortlist, as well as to our Sound of Young Scotland Award finalists and this year’s Modern Scottish Classic Award winner – Paolo Nutini’s iconic debut ‘These Streets’.
"This is a fantastic representation of the strength and diversity of Scottish music; past, present and future.
“In light of the recent Government cuts to culture funding, and with a myriad of wider financial challenges currently impacting artists at all levels, The SAY Award’s role in celebrating, promoting and rewarding artistic endeavour remains crucially important. Culture is our identity; it’s how we see ourselves, how we see our place in the world and how we relate to others.
"It’s the stories of life in Scotland, and it underpins mental well-being – both collectively and individually – in many ways.”
Combe, who grew up in Wallyford, went viral with her version of the ’70s hit Yes Sir, I Can Boogie, by Baccara, which became a Scottish anthem after the men’s football team reached the European Championships for the first time in more than 20 years.
The former Loretto RC Primary School pupil also appeared on the popular television programme Soccer AM.
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