Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Raye Make Mercury Prize Shortlist

Paul McCartney has received his first-ever nomination for the United Kingdom's prestigious Mercury Prize, which recognizes outstanding British albums. Variety reports the shortlist was unveiled Thursday, with nominees including Olivia Dean and Raye alongside McCartney. His nominated album is 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'; Dean's is 'The Art of Loving'; Raye's is 'This Music May Contain Hope.' Despite his decades in music, this marks McCartney's first Mercury Prize nomination.

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