Olivia Dean (Lola Mansell)Olivia Dean and RAYE are among the nominees for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize, which recognizes artistic achievement by U.K. and Irish musicians. singers are among the 12 albums nominated for the Prize, which is open to records released by British or Irish artists between Aug. 30, 2025, and July 17, 2026. Also nominated is HELP (2), a charity album featuring tracks by multiple artists performing under the collective name War Child. That album includes Olivia Rodrigo’s version of “The Book of Love,” originally recorded by the indie band The Magnetic Fields. The winner is selected by an independent judging panel made up of musicians, journalists, producers, executives and other music biz figures.