RAYE's 'Nightingale Lane' Voted Favorite New Music This Week

RAYE performs on stage during he BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on Feb. 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Trending on Billboard “Nightingale Lane.,” the new single from RAYE, tops this week’s fan-voted music poll. Related Friday Music Guide: New Music From Bruno Mars, BLACKPINK, RAYE & More All the BRIT Awards 2026 Performances, Ranked RAYE Announces New ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ Album — Here’s When It Arrives Fans voted in a poll published Friday (Feb. 27) on Billboard, choosing the singer’s just-released ballad as their favorite fresh tune of the week. “Nightingale Lane.” made its arrival among various new music releases — from hitmakers BLACKPINK, Bruno Mars and more. RAYE’s emotional song had the edge over BLACKPINK’s new DEADLINE EP (which landed in second place). As the poll came to a close on Sunday, the crooner’s lead held steady, with her new ballad taking 43% of the vote. “Nightingale Lane.” offers a glimpse at RAYE’s sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope, scheduled for a March 27 release via Human Re Sources. RAYE’s new song release was complemented with a video that showcased a stirring live performance backed by an orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. “I guess I’m in the process of making medicine for myself that I can share with the world,” the vocalist said in a press statement announcing the LP. “I want us all to say to ourselves that it’s going to be all right, and I’m going to have faith in the seeds that I’ve planted beneath the snow. I wanted to create something that is a hug, bed or soft place for that person who needs it.” At the 2026 BRIT Awards held in Manchester, England, on Saturday night (Feb. 28), RAYE demonstrated her range in a performance combining “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” with her brand-new ballad. Among the new releases trailing behind “Nightingale Lane.” are BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE EP, Bruno Mars’ The Romantic album and Towa Bird’s single “Gentleman.” See the final results of this week’s poll below. Take Our Poll Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Post Comment Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news