Apple today announced that Olivia Dean is Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2026. The UK artist received the honor in recognition of "her undeniable leap to stardom in what's been the defining feel-good music story of 2026." Dean is the first music artist from the UK to receive this distinction. She will receive a physical Apple Music Award featuring a custom silicon wafer.
Apple Music highlighted Dean's music and released a video in which she shared her thoughts on the recognition. This marks a milestone for UK artists on the Apple Music platform.
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