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Olivia Dean’s “The Art of Loving” is back in the Mercury Prize hunt, already crowned album of the year at the Brits and Mobos, making her a heavy favorite for the £25,000 prize. She’s joined by legends like Sir Paul McCartney—his first-ever nomination at 84—and rising stars like Dove Ellis. But the buzz is also about the snubs: Lily Allen’s brutally honest and acclaimed “West End Girl” missed the cut, sparking debate, alongside Harry Styles and Gorillaz. As the jury, including Jamie Cullum, prepares to announce the winner on October 22 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, the race highlights the emotional stakes behind music’s biggest honors—and why some artists feel the sting of being overlooked.

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