Apple Music names Olivia Dean Artist of the Year, launches Best of 2026 playlists
Olivia Dean is first UK artist to receive the honour
Apple Music has named UK artist Olivia Dean its Artist of the Year for 2026, the first time a UK artist has received the accolade. The service also released its Best of 2026 playlists, featuring year-end editions of popular playlists such as Rap Life, R&B Now, A-List Pop and Today’s Country.