British soul in the 2000s was dominated by female singers and female-led bands, most notably Amy Winehouse, Estelle, Joss Stone, Duffy, Paloma Faith, Florence Welch, Adele, Floetry, Noisettes, Jessie J and Leona Lewis. They enjoyed success on the American charts, leading to talk of another British Invasion, known as the "Third British Invasion", "R&B British Invasion" or "British Soul Invasion".Selling their soul: women leading the way in R&B British invasion Canada.com June 9, 2008The New British Invasion: Soul Divas 2008 The Daily Voice April 30, 2008 In 2008, Amy Winehouse won 5 Grammy Awards, at the time, more than any British female artist had won in one night.Winehouse dominates Grammys with 5 wins MSNBC. Retrieved 24 July 2011Winehouse, Alex (13 February 2008). "Amy Winehouse's brother on her return to form". The Times. In 2009, Jay Sean's single "Down" reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold millions in the United States, making him "the most successful male UK urban artist in US chart history" at the time.
