Ordinary Singer Alex Warren Reflects on Whirlwind Year of Hits, Grief, and Healing

Over the past year, 25-year-old singer Alex Warren has experienced a whirlwind of success and personal growth. In mid-2025, his breakthrough hit "Ordinary" spent 10 nonconsecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat achieved by only 4% of chart-toppers in the chart's history. The song also topped the UK's Official Singles Chart for 13 weeks, the longest run for a solo U.S. male artist since 1955.

Warren's success has been hard-earned. He began writing songs as a teenager to cope with the death of his father from cancer and his strained relationship with his mother, who passed away when he was 21. Despite these personal tragedies, Warren has channeled his grief into emotionally powerful music that has resonated with audiences. In September 2025, he took home the VMA for Best New Artist, further cementing his status as a rising pop star.

Amidst the accolades, Warren has found support and mentorship from fellow artists like Luke Combs and Jelly Roll, who have helped guide him through the ups and downs of the music industry. As he continues to tour and work on new music, Warren remains grounded, acknowledging that his success is a "cool thing" but that he's "happy" regardless of whether he can replicate the success of "Ordinary."