Ed Sheeran and friend and collaborator Stormzy are among the 12 nominees in the UK for the Mercury Prize for album of the year.
Sheeran is nominated for his chart-dominating third album ÷ (Divide), with Stormzy shortlisted for his debut, Gang Signs & Prayer. Seven of this year's nominees are nominated for their debut albums.
I put my heart, my soul and my absolute everything into making this album. Over the moon right now. Giving God the glory. 🙏🏿❤️ #GSAP pic.twitter.com/air4qdde7M
— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) July 27, 2017
Previous winners The xx and Alt-J are also among the nominees with Kate Tempest receiving her second nomination.
The winner will be announced on September 14 in London.
Congratulations to our 2017 Hyundai #MercuryPrize Shortlist!! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/V44bbardgT
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 27, 2017
The Mercury Prize nominees:
Alt-J - Relaxer
Blossoms - Blossoms
Dinosaur - Together, As One
Ed Sheeran - ÷ (Divide)
Glass Animals - How to Be a Human Being
J Hus - Common Sense
Kate Tempest - Let Them Eat Chaos
Loyle Carner - Yesterday's Gone
Sampha - Process
Stormzy - Gang Signs & Prayer
The Big Moon - Love in the 4th Dimension
The xx - I See You
