Jamie Miller Becomes First Male Solo Welsh Artist to Top U.K. Singles Chart in 41 Years With ‘Babydoll’
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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.
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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.
How this story developed
- 39 minutes ago 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.
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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