Olivia Dean has been unveiled as Apple Music’s Artist Of The Year. She is the first UK artist to receive the honour.
The Art Of Loving LP (Capitol), released in late 2025, has continued to make an impact this year. Man I Need has charted on Apple Music’s Daily Top 100 every day since first appearing on August 29, 2025.
In addition to selling out her global tour, she won a Grammy for Best New Artist and four BRIT Awards, including Artist of the Year.
In autumn 2025, Olivia Dean opened for Sabrina Carpenter at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Less than a year later, she returned for her own four-night residency and followed up with a six-night sold-out run at The O2 Arena in London.
What sets Olivia apart is that she speaks from the heart, every time
Rachel Newman
“I love making music,” said Olivia Dean. “It’s the best thing in the world. I think being Apple’s Artist of the Year feels really amazing. To be recognised as an artist that’s made an impact is really cool.”
“What sets Olivia apart is that she speaks from the heart, every time,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head. “Her songs make you want to call a friend, dance in your kitchen, and tell someone you love them. She is open and genuine in everything she shares, and that connection is what turned a great year into a defining one.”
As Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, Olivia Dean receives a physical award featuring Apple’s custom silicon wafer suspended between a polished sheet of glass.
Apple Music will have a special selection of playlists dedicated to the songs and voices that have shaped the last 12 months.
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