# Paul McCartney earns first Mercury Prize nomination alongside Olivia Dean, Dave

Paul McCartney has received his first Mercury Prize nomination, competing against Olivia Dean, Dave, and others. The nod highlights his enduring influence, even decades into his career, and the prize’s recognition of veteran artists.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/30/paul-mccartney-becomes-first-time-nominee-for-mercury-prize-up-against-olivia-dean-dave-and-more) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:48:11 GMT
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/global/paul-mccartney-olivia-dean-raye-mercury-prize-shortlist-1236824174/) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:36:52 +0000