Paul McCartney becomes first-time nominee for Mercury prize, up against Olivia Dean, Dave and more

The Guardian Music · July 30, 2026

Big names including Raye and Suede face off against smaller artists such as Knats and Nia Archives for prestigious album award A formidable array of chart-topping A-listers feature in a competitive shortlist for the 2026

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