Jamie Miller Becomes First Male Solo Welsh Artist to Top U.K. Singles Chart in 41 Years With ‘Babydoll’
Jamie Miller’s “Babydoll” has reached No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, making the Cardiff-born singer the first Welsh artist to top the chart in 15 years. He is also the first Welsh solo male artist to lead it since Shakin’ Stevens in 1985, a milestone that highlights the song’s recent popularity.
“Babydoll” narrowly beat Tate McRae’s “Housewife”, which placed second, after a viral two-step dance trend helped propel the track. Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan’s “Expectations” remix came third; Zach Bryan’s “Lies”, featuring Lana Del Rey, reached a new U.K. best at No. 7. Fontaines D.C. placed three songs in the top 40, while Justice returned to the chart for the first time in 20 years.
In short
- Jamie Miller’s “Babydoll” tops the U.K. singles chart.
- He is the first Welsh solo male chart-topper since 1985.
- A viral dance trend helped the song reach No. 1.
Explained simply
The U.K. Singles Chart ranks songs by their popularity in Britain, using sales and streaming data. Reaching No. 1 means a song has topped that weekly ranking.
Jamie Miller is a singer from Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Shakin’ Stevens, another Welsh singer, last led the chart as a solo male artist in 1985.
The chart offers a snapshot of which songs are reaching listeners across the country. A number-one place can also mark a rare achievement for an artist or region.
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