{
  "id": 16204734,
  "title": "Jamie Miller Becomes First Male Solo Welsh Artist to Top U.K. Singles Chart in 41 Years With ‘Babydoll’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/jamie-miller-becomes-first-male-solo-welsh-artist-to-top-u-k-singles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/jamie-miller-babydoll-number-1-uk-singles-chart-1236367178/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jamie Miller's single \"Babydoll\" has reached the top of the U.K. Singles Chart for the first time ever, marking a historic moment for Welsh music. This achievement is particularly significant as it is the first time a Welsh artist has topped the chart since Sian Evans joined DJ Fresh for \"Louder\" in 2011. Additionally, Miller becomes the first Welsh solo male artist to lead the chart in 41 years, since Shakin' Stevens' \"Merry Christmas Everyone\" topped in 1985. The viral hit gained traction due to Miller's distinctive two-step dance moves that accompanied the song. \"Babydoll\" edged out Tate McRae's \"Housewife\" to claim the No. 1 spot. In his statement to the Official Charts Company, Miller expressed his gratitude, saying, \"I don't even know what to say other than thank you so much for getting me No. 1. This is the biggest thing that's ever happened to me in my life — I love you guys.\" Other notable entries on the chart include Olivia Rodrigo's \"Expectations\" remix with Chappell Roan at No. 3, Ashe's \"Stop the Wedding\" at No. 4, and Sienna Spiro's \"Great Expectation\" at No. 5. Zach Bryan's \"Lies,\" featuring Lana Del Rey, climbed to No. 7, and his track \"Lodi When\" made it to No. 33. Fontaines D.C.'s fifth album Dopamine Chamber secured three songs in the top 40, with \"Marianne\" peaking at No. 12, \"Japan\" debuting at No. 14, and \"Demolition\" at No. 18. Justice's song \"Flower In a Hurricane,\" featuring Tame Impala and SZA, returned to the top 40 after 20 years, landing at No. 31. Additionally, Michael Jackson's \"Thriller\" regained its place in the top 40 at No. 39 as Halloween approached.",
  "summary": "\"This is the biggest thing that's ever happened to me,\" the singer told the Official Charts Company.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}