Sam Fender wins Mercury Prize for "People Watching"
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British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has won the prestigious Mercury Prize for his third studio album, People Watching. The 31-year-old has won the Album of the Year award, which is awarded annually to the best albums by British and Irish artists.
The jury noted that "People Watching" combines cinematicism and intimacy to create deep and resonating songs. Sam Fender was stunned by the victory and described the moment as a "huge honour", especially given that the ceremony was held outside London for the first time.
The awards took place on October 16 at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, Fender's hometown, where other nominees, including Pulp, FKA Twigs and Wolf Alice, also performed live. After the triumph, Sam Fender released the single "Talk To You" featuring Elton John, which will be part of the deluxe release of the album "People Watching", scheduled for December 5.