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Raye
singer · vocalist · hitmaker
Also known as Raye
12 stories · latest Oct 28, 2026 · Celebrity, Awards & Red Carpet, Music
Raye biography
RAYE is a South London singer, vocalist, and hitmaker known for her genre-blending sound and high-energy live performances. Backed by brass and string arrangements alongside a full band, her music spans grand pop anthems, soulful crooning, smooth jazz solos, and house rhythms, including her 2022 hit Escapism.
Recent coverage highlights major career milestones for the artist, including her first-ever festival headline set on the main stage at Reading Festival 2026. Her momentum has continued to build with announcements confirming her upcoming performance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast in Los Angeles.
- Coverage of RAYE highlights her transition into a top-tier festival headliner and high-profile television performer.
- News reports also emphasize her family's shared musical talents alongside her sisters during major summer events.
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Awards & Red Carpet
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Raye Clinches Mercury Prize 2026 With Emotional Album Victory
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Raye timeline
Aug 19, 2026
RAYE was revealed as one of the main headliners for the Reading & Leeds 2026 festival lineup.
Reading & Leeds 2026 Set Times Revealed Alongside Massive Site Overhaul
Aug 29, 2026
RAYE performed her first-ever main-stage headline set at Reading Festival, featuring guest appearances by her sisters.
RAYE Shuts Down Reading Festival With First-Ever Headline Set
Aug 30, 2026
RAYE shared the Reading Festival lineup with her performing sisters Amma and Absolutely.
SISTER ACT! Absolutely Talks Sharing Reading Festival 2026 Lineup With RAYE & AmmaSep 17, 2026
Organizers announced RAYE as a featured performer for the live 2026 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast in Los Angeles.
VMAs 2026 Lineup Explodes With Lisa, Shaboozey and Raye
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Raye: your questions
Where is RAYE from?
Reports describe RAYE as a South London icon.
What happened during RAYE's Reading Festival 2026 performance?
RAYE delivered her first-ever headline festival set on the main stage, opening with Escapism and bringing out her sisters as guests.
Are RAYE's sisters also musicians?
Yes, her sisters Amma and Absolutely are both performing artists who shared the Reading Festival 2026 lineup with her.
Is RAYE performing at the 2026 VMAs?
Yes, RAYE was confirmed as part of the performer lineup for the live 2026 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast.
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SISTER ACT! Absolutely Talks Sharing Reading Festival 2026 Lineup With RAYE & Amma
The experimental pop newcomer opened up about her main-stage debut and why having her famous sisters on the festival bill felt so surreal.
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RAYE Shuts Down Reading Festival With First-Ever Headline Set
The South London icon took over the main stage with a massive orchestral set, early house throwbacks, and guest spots from her sisters.
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