From small clubs to BRIT Awards glory, RAYE shares her journey of resilience: "When you believe in something, you have to go for it"

From small clubs to BRIT Awards glory, RAYE shares her journey of resilience: “When you believe in something, you have to go for it”

Benjamin Hughes

At 26 years old, singer-songwriter RAYE made history in March at the 2024 BRIT Awards when she won a record-breaking six trophies in one night, including Song of the Year for “Escapism.” 

“I started crying from the first award, and my mom is like, ‘Get it together.’ I’m like ‘I’m trying to get it together, mom,'” she said.

Just 18 months earlier, RAYE was performing in small clubs, and her record label had shelved her debut album.

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Anthony Mason

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Anthony Mason is a senior culture and senior national correspondent for CBS News. He has been a frequent contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning.”

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