# Raye wins 2026 Mercury Prize for album This Music May Contain Hope

British singer-songwriter Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope, according to both the Guardian and BBC. The Mercury Prize is awarded annually to the best British or Irish album of the year, chosen by a judging panel. The win adds another major honour to Raye's career after her record-breaking success at the Brit Awards.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/22/raye-wins-2026-mercury-prize-for-this-music-may-contain-hope) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:24:17 GMT

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw073mj02v72o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:33:52 GMT