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Weller's mods-on to win
The 52-year-old musician's odds for taking out the gong with his album Wake Up the Nation have been slashed from 20/1 to 1/10.
It seems unlikely that inside info has a part to play, since the Mercury winner is not finalised until the night of the awards.
The prize ceremony takes place on Wednesday morning Aussie time, and we'll bring you the results as soon as they're in.
Mercury shortlist and latest odds (as of 7/9)
Paul Weller – Wake Up the Nation (1/10)
The xx – xx (7/4)
Wild Beasts – Two Dancers (5/1)
Laura Marling – I Speak Because I Can (7/1)
Mumford and Sons – Sigh No More (8/1)
I Am Kloot – Sky at Night (10/1)
Villagers – Becoming a Jackal (12/1)
Foals – Total Life Forever (16/1)
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions (16/1)
Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea (25/1)
Dizzee Rascal – Tongue N’ Cheek (33/1)
Kit Downes Trio – Golden (33/1)
Source: The Guardian 
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Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam (1972-1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist. Despite widespread critical recognition, Weller has...
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