Paul Mescal Liked My Song but Forgot My Name

Paul Mescal’s endorsement of Michael McGovern’s song “Evelyn” during an interview has significantly boosted the East Kilbride singer’s popularity. The actor, known for his roles in Gladiator II and Hamnet, praised the folk ballad from McGovern’s album Thin White Road, even though he couldn’t recall the singer’s name. Following Mescal’s mention, McGovern experienced a 700% increase in music listens, gaining thousands of new fans. Prior to this, the song had already garnered over 100,000 listens on TikTok.

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