Apple Music names Olivia Dean its 2026 Artist of the Year

Technology · First reported 9 Nov, 15:59 · Updated 16:28

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Apple Music named Olivia Dean its 2026 Artist of the Year and released year-end playlists and curated content. Coverage also notes milestones from Dean’s recent career, including the success of her album The Art of Loving and awards she received.

Apple Music named Olivia Dean its Artist of the Year for 2026.
The service released “Best of 2026” versions of playlists including Rap Life, R&B Now, A-List Pop and Today’s Country.
Coverage links the recognition to Dean’s late-2025 album The Art of Loving and reports that she received a Grammy and four BRIT Awards.
One report says her song “Man I Need” has appeared on Apple Music’s Daily Top 100 every day since it first entered the chart on August 29, 2025.
The report says Dean is the first UK artist to receive this honor and notes that Apple gives the recipient a physical award.

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Key facts

Award: Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2026 — Olivia Dean
Album: The Art of Loving, released in late 2025
Chart detail: “Man I Need” has been on Apple Music’s Daily Top 100 every day since August 29, 2025, according to the report.
Playlists: 2026 editions include Rap Life, R&B Now, A-List Pop and Today’s Country.
Reported awards: A Grammy for Best New Artist and four BRIT Awards, including Artist of the Year.