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Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Olivia Dean received a nomination for the Mercury Prize, while Lily Allen did not appear on this year's shortlist. The nomination list includes several artists who have been nominated for the award in previous years. The Mercury Prize is awarded annually to the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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