{
  "id": 3508968,
  "title": "Will Linley on SAMA recognition, global ambitions and staying true to himself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/will-linley-on-sama-recognition-global-ambitions-and-staying-true-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/entertainment/music/2026-08-26-will-linley-on-sama-recognition-global-ambitions-and-staying-true-to-himself/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Will Linley secured the Best Pop Album Award for 'Don't Cry Because It's Over' at the 32nd South African Music Awards. As he reflects on this milestone, Linley shares his gratitude, the challenges of the music industry, and his upcoming North American tour.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}