Babydoll singer becomes first Welsh artist to top UK singles chart in 15 years

BBC News Friday 23 October 2026, 17:03 UTC 1 min read

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Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder.

Welsh (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Jamie Miller (PERSON) Sian Evans' (PERSON)

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Babydoll singer becomes first Welsh artist to top UK singles chart in 15 years

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