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Dolly Parton secures highest-charting single and makes Official Charts history

The country music star died aged 80 on August 25.

Evening Standard

Ariana Grande single crowned Spotify’s most streamed song of summer 2026

The streaming service has unveiled its 2026 songs of the summer.

Evening Standard

Demise of the monoculture: why so many have never heard UK’s record-breaking No 1 single

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In is longest-running No 1 single in UK chart history, and yet it seems to have passed many people by

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"It only felt right that we played it for the first time in America with the man himself": Olivia Dean puts Sam Fender in the Lollapalooza spotlight as he joins her to sing the song that's just broken a long-standing UK chart record

Rein Me In has now spent more weeks at number one than any other song

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Olivia Dean left 'crying all day' before headlining Lollapalooza festival

Olivia Dean took to her Instagram page to share a video of herself on stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Saturday night (02.08.26).

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean beat UK chart record with Rein Me In

Sam Fender is "completely lost for words" after Rein Me In, his duet with Olivia Dean became the longest-running number one single in UK chart history.

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean break 73-year-old chart record for longest-running number one

It has surpassed Frankie Laine’s ‘I Believe’, which experienced an 18-week run at the top of the charts in 1953

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In breaks 73-year record to become longest-running UK No 1 single

Duetting stars surpass record set in 1953, when crooner Frankie Laine hit the top with I Believe

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Dean and Sam Fender break 1950s record after 19 weeks at number one

The track has made history after 19 non-consecutive weeks at the summit.

Evening Standard

Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney and Raye score Mercury Prize 2026 'best album' nominations... but Lily Allen and Harry Styles miss out

Former winners Dave and Suede have also made the shortlist

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Contributors to charity Help (2) album ‘elated’ with Mercury Prize nomination

Artists who contributed to the Help (2) charity compilation have said they are “elated” that the record has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.Help (2) is only the second compilation to receive a nod for the award, after its first volume in 1995, and features contributions from the likes of…

Evening Standard

Paul McCartney receives first-ever Mercury Prize nomination as shortlist revealed

Last year's coveted prize was awarded to Geordie singer Sam Fender, who joined an esteemed list of previous winners

The Independent UK

Gracie Abrams secures second number one album with Daughter From Hell

The 16-track record follows on from her chart-topping 2024 album The Secret Of Us.

Evening Standard

The Rolling Stones match The Beatles’ record with 15th number one album

Released on Friday, the album swiftly ascended to the top of the charts, marking a significant milestone for the Grammy-winning group, now matching the chart success of their fellow 1960s rock pioneers

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‘Take that, Marti Pellow!’ Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In beats Wet Wet Wet’s UK chart record

Duetting pair spend 16th week at No 1, a record for a British artist – but they’ll need 19 weeks to beat Frankie Laine’s all-time record from 1953

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Mick Jagger: 'Sam Fender's last album was stunning'

Mick Jagger told NME that he’s been listening to the young singer’s tunes recently, and particularly enjoyed People Watching - which includes Rein Me In, Sam’s smash hit with Olivia Dean.

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Lewis Capaldi provides update on album three

Lewis Capaldi says he’ll head back into the studio after his summer shows, marking his first full‑length project since taking time out to recover from a mental health breakdown following the 2023 album Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.

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'I love his voice': Lindsey Buckingham reveals his thoughts on Sam Fender

Lindsey Buckingham has praised Sam Fender’s songwriting and compared his hit People Watching to his own Fleetwood Mac style.

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“It did occur to me that the guitar part was very much something I would do”: Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham spots something familiar in a hit Sam Fender song

“The general kind of limits that the song puts on itself is very much like what we would do,” he says

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Lewis Capaldi won't 'chase hits' anymore

Lewis Capaldi thinks his fans "deserve better" than for him to just "chase" hits and he's vowed to care more about his output.

The Independent UK

CMAT voices surprise after winning Ivor Novello Award for Best Album: ‘English people don’t give me awards’

Sam Fender, Rosalia and Scottish singer Jacob Alon joined the Irish singer in picking up awards for songwriting

Euronews

Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards

UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.

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Rosalia, Jacob Alon head Ivor songwriting award winners

Sam Fender has won songwriter of the year and Rosalia collected international songwriter of the year at the Ivors, Britain's annual music awards.

Evening Standard

Cmat says ‘it’s nice to finally win an award in England’ with Ivors best album

Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards

Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nomination

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