Franz Ferdinand Among Shortlist Finalists

09/21/2004 2:07 PM, AP


The Shortlist is finally short. After an initial 73 nominations for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize, the 10 finalists have been announced. Among them are Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand, quirky chanteuse Nellie McKay and country veteran Loretta Lynn, whose comeback album was produced by the White Stripes' Jack White.

The Shortlist Prize honors artists whose albums were critically acclaimed but fell short of mainstream commercial success. It is decided by an eclectic mix of musicians and journalists. This year's committee includes Norah Jones , Jack Black , John Mayer and the Dixie Chicks .

The other seven finalists are the albums of Wilco, The Killers, TV on the Radio, Air, The Streets, Dizzee Rascal and Ghostface Killah.

Previous winners are singer-songwriter Damien Rice , the dreamy Icelandic group Sigur Ros and N.E.R.D, the recording alter-ego of producers The Neptunes.

The winner, to be announced on Nov. 10 after a concert featuring nominees in Los Angeles, gets a $10,000 prize.

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