Raye Wins Mercury Prize for Album of the Year

Singer-songwriter and Variety Hitmakers 2024 honoree Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her epic second studio album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” beating out Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and others for the prize.

The Core Event

The Mercury Prize has no real equivalent in the U.S., and is intended to recognize music from the U.K.

Key Facts

Singer-songwriter and Variety Hitmakers 2024 honoree Raye has won the 2026 Mercury prize for her epic second studio album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” beating out Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and others for the prize.

Context & Significance

The Mercury Prize has no real equivalent in the U.S., and is intended to recognize music from the U.K.

Outlook

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