The musician spoke to Elton John about his recent run of dates in the US
Elton plays piano on 'Talk To You', which is part of the deluxe edition of 'People Watching'
The track will come out on Friday (October 17)
The winner will be announced this week in Newcastle
Sam Fender, Olivia Dean, Chappell Roan and Fred Again.. are among the names
Sam Fender, Pulp, FKA Twigs, Jacob Alon and five more nominees are set to take to the stage at the Utilita Arena on October 16
Four electric vehicles transported stage sets and equipment between cities on the singer-songwriter's 'People Watching' tour
Other fans were more disappointed by this year's omissions, with one writing: "No Geordie Greep?! No Laura Marling?! Mercury prize you’ve lost your head brother"
This year's ceremony takes place next month in Newcastle
"It’s brilliant to see that the money raised from the arena tour is making a real difference to so many venues"