- by Jason Gregory
- Tuesday, July 21, 2009
- Photo by: Splash News
- More Lily Allen
Lily Allen has backed La Roux to win this year's Mercury Prize.
Allen voiced her support for the singer, who has been nominated for her 2009 self-titled debut, on her Twitter page.
“I hope La Roux wins,” Allen wrote in a short message on the micro-blogging website.
Allen was a surprise omission from this year's shortlist having been strongly backed by fans and critics.
Other big names, including Oasis and Doves, also failed to pick up a nomination.
Kasabian, The Horrors and Bat For Lashes are among the twelve acts in contention for this year's Mercury Prize.
The prestigious award will be handed out at a ceremony in London on September 8.
CLICK HERE to read Gigwise's Jon Thompson's view on this year's shortlist.
Mercury Prize 2009 - The Nominees
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