“Nightingale Lane.,” the new single from RAYE, tops this week’s fan-voted music poll.
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.
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