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Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
BBC Entertainment Thursday 22 October 2026, 22:33 UTC 1 min read
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The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
Raye (PERSON) Paul McCartney (PERSON) Suede (LOCATION) Jade Thirlwall (PERSON)
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