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UK Star Olivia Dean Tops Apple Music Awards
10 Nov
Summary
- Olivia Dean becomes first UK artist honored by Apple Music.
- Her album 'The Art of Loving' propelled her to stardom in 2026.
- Dean sold out global tours and won multiple prestigious awards.
Olivia Dean has achieved a significant milestone, being named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2026. This recognition makes her the inaugural UK artist to receive this prestigious award.
Apple highlighted Dean's "undeniable leap to stardom" and described her as the "defining feel-good music story of 2026." Her critically acclaimed album, 'The Art of Loving,' released in late 2025, alongside the single 'Man I Need,' has been a consistent presence on Apple Music's Daily Top 100 since its debut on August 29, 2025.
Dean's trajectory in 2026 included opening for Sabrina Carpenter at Madison Square Garden in fall 2025, followed by her own four-night residency there. She concluded the year with a six-night sold-out run at The O2 Arena in London.
Her accomplishments in 2026 were further amplified by a GRAMMY win for Best New Artist and securing four BRIT Awards, including Artist of the Year. This award follows previous recipients like Tyler, The Creator, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift.
In conjunction with this announcement, Apple Music has launched year-end curated content and playlists, featuring 'Best of 2026' editions across various genres.
