On 14 January 2008, Lewis was nominated for four BRIT Awards, in the categories British Female Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act, British Album for Spirit, and British Single for "Bleeding Love". She performed at the awards ceremony on 20 February 2008. Despite being the favourite to win the most awards, she received none.

On 9 February 2008, Lewis performed at Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammy party, as Davis's 'Special New Artist' guest. Lewis performed "Bleeding Love", on The Oprah Winfrey Show, on 17 March 2008.

In February 2008, Lewis broke the major American charts as "Bleeding Love" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 85. It peaked at number one for four non-consecutive weeks beginning on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated 5 April 2008. "Bleeding Love" became the first track by a UK female to hit number one since Kim Wilde in 1987. Lewis is also the third British female to go to number one with a debut single, the other two acts being Petula Clark with "Do