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Irish Singer-Songwriter Dove Ellis Among Mercury Nominees
The 12-album shortlist was chosen on musical merit, with debut nominee Dove Ellis joining first-time Mercury Prize contender Sir Paul McCartney.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist was revealed, featuring Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney for his 20th solo album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane", marking his first-ever nomination.
- A panel of 12 jurists selected the 12 shortlisted albums "based solely on their musical merit", disregarding commercial success from the previous calendar year.
- McCartney faces competition from RAYE with her chart-topping album "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE", and Olivia Dean, whose "The Art of Loving" earned Brit and Mobo awards.
- Winner announcement arrives Thursday, October 22, at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, where the ceremony will feature live performances from the nominated artists.
- Winning the Mercury Prize, established in 1992, has historically transformed careers; previous winners Sam Fender and Little Simz experienced significant sales increases after their victories.
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Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Raye Make Mercury Prize Shortlist
Paul McCartney has received his first-ever nomination for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize alongside Olivia Dean, Raye and more. The shortlist for the prize, which recognizes outstanding British albums, was unveiled on Thursday. Nominees include McCartney for “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”; Dean for “The Art of Loving”; Raye for “This Music May Contain Hope”; […]
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Mercury Music Prize 2026 Full Shortlist: Here are all 12 acts up for this year's £25,000 prize - including Suede and Jade
A total of 12 acts are in the running to win the award open to British and Irish artists - and sadly there’s no room for any acts from Scotland.
·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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