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Raye Triumphs at Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
•Raye wins the Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope, claiming the £25,000 award ahead of Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall.
23 October 2026
•Raye wins the Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope, claiming the £25,000 award ahead of Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall.
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