Lennox, who was part of the musical group the Eurythmics, was thrilled at the honour, although she wasn’t sure that she was worthy to be in a class of people who have all been professional and classically trained. Lennox said, "What I have done with my life has all been about self-invention and I didn’t have degrees or qualifications or anyone to guide me and I still work very much in that way."
Annie Lennox, 51, who is from Scotland herself, added that she is excited to see so much young talent coming from her native land.