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The 2027 Grammy race for Record of the Year is defined by a historic lack of male frontrunners and a surge in country music. First-round voting began Oct. 12, with nominations due Nov. 16. Key contenders include Ella Langley, Olivia Dean, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift.
The 2027 Grammy race for Record of the Year is defined by a historic lack of male frontrunners, with Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo leading a field that includes Taylor Swift, Rosalía, and country star Ella Langley. Nominations are set to be announced on Nov. 16, with the ceremony taking place on Feb. 7, 2027.
The 2027 Grammy race for Record of the Year is described as the most competitive in years, with nominations expected to feature a mix of established stars and newcomers. Olivia Dean and Olivia Rodrigo are positioned as primary contenders, while Ella Langley’s country dominance and Taylor Swift’s legacy create a complex field. Nominations are set for Nov. 16, with voting opening Oct. 12.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers’ estate, has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that Olivia Dean’s track 'I’ve Seen It' infringes on the copyright of the 1981 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The suit targets Dean’s label and publishers, not the singer herself, claiming the songs share 'obvious and inescapable' melodic similarities. A hired musicologist found 'substantial similarities' in the works, and the defendants were notified in August but continued distribution.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers’ catalog, has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that Olivia Dean’s 2025 track 'I've Seen It' infringes on the copyright of the 1981 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The complaint targets Dean’s label and publishers, not the singer herself, claiming the songs share 'obvious and inescapable' melodic similarities.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers’ catalog, filed a federal copyright lawsuit in Los Angeles against Olivia Dean’s label and publishers. The suit alleges that Dean’s 2025 track 'I've Seen It' copies the 1980 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The complaint targets Capitol Records, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Publishing, but does not name Dean or her co-writers. A hired musicologist claims the songs share substantial melodic similarities. The defendants were notified in August but continued distributing the song without changing credits.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers' catalog, filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles on October 1, 2026, alleging that Olivia Dean's track 'I've Seen It' infringes on the copyright of the 1981 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The complaint targets Dean's label, Capitol Records, and her publishers, but not the singer herself. A hired musicologist claims the songs share 'substantial similarities' in melody. The defendants have not yet responded, and the song remains in distribution despite a prior notice of alleged infringement.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers' catalog, has filed a federal lawsuit in Los alleging that Olivia Dean's track 'I've Seen It' infringes on the copyright of the 1981 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The complaint targets Dean's label, Capitol Records, and her publishers, but not the singer herself. A hired musicologist claims the songs share 'substantial similarities' in melody. The defendants have not yet responded, and the song remains in distribution despite a prior notice of alleged infringement.
Mattie Music Group, the publisher of Bill Withers' catalog, has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that Olivia Dean's track 'I've Seen It' infringes on the copyright of the 1981 hit 'Just the Two of Us.' The complaint targets Dean's label, Capitol Records, and her publishers, but not the singer herself. A hired musicologist claims the songs share 'substantial similarities' in melody. The defendants have not yet responded, and the song remains in distribution despite a prior notice of alleged infringement.
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean headlined Madison Square Garden for the first of four sold‑out nights, delivering a two‑hour, 24‑song set that blended The Art of Loving material with radiant vocal power and intimate storytelling. She sprinkled solo piano moments, a horn section, and a high‑energy encore, all while preaching about living in the moment and how love must be given as well as received, culminating in a confetti‑storm finale that cemented her status as a rising classic in a major venue.
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ extends its UK No. 1 run to 19 weeks, breaking Frankie Laine’s 70-year-old record for the longest-running No. 1 in UK chart history.
Taylor Swift leads the 2026 AMA nominations with eight, ahead of Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Sombr and Morgan Wallen who each have seven; the list spans multiple genres and includes several first-time nominees. The ceremony airs May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS with Queen Latifah hosting, and winners are decided by fan voting online. This year adds 11 new categories, including Breakout Tour, Breakthrough Artist and Song of the Summer.
Olivia Dean, Charli XCX and Tate McRae headline Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago’s Grant Park (July 30–August 2), with additional headliners including Lorde, John Summit, Jennie, the Smashing Pumpkins and the XX among others; the festival features more than 100 artists across eight stages. Presale starts Thursday at 10 a.m. CT for the lowest-price four-day passes, with general on-sale at 11 a.m. CT.
Olivia Dean dominated the 2026 BRIT Awards, winning four of five nominations including Mastercard Album of the Year for The Art of Loving and Artist of the Year, plus sharing Song of the Year with Sam Fender for Rein Me In; the Manchester-hosted ceremony delivered high-energy performances (Harry Styles, Raye, Wolf Alice) and standout moments (Rosalía as International Artist of the Year, Noel Gallagher’s songwriter win) signaling British music’s renewed confidence.
Olivia Dean dominated the Brit Awards in Manchester, winning four prizes including best British artist, best album for The Art of Loving, and song of the year for Rein Me In with Sam Fender, along with best pop act. The ceremony marked the first Brit Awards in Manchester in nearly 50 years and also featured Rosalia making history as the first non-English language winner, a Ozzy Osbourne posthumous lifetime achievement tribute, and performances by Harry Styles and others.