Raye wins the 2026 Mercury Prize for the album This Music May Contain Hope
British singer Raye (Rachel Keen) has won the 2026 Mercury Prize with her second album This Music May Contain Hope, beating favourite Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and ten other nominees. It is the first pop album win at the awards since 1994. The ceremony was held in Newcastle; the prize is £25,000.
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