 Also in 2007, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) awarded her their Vanguard Award and chose her to perform at their "ASCAP Presents..." showcase at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.In 2008, Khan was nominated for British Breakthrough Act and British Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards.Radiohead's 2008 tour featured several shows with Bat for Lashes as their opening act.