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In July 2026 the The duet “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean cemented its place in UK chart history, achieving history in July 2026, logging 19 non‑consecutive weeks at No. 1 – the longest run ever, overtaking Frankie Laine’s 1953 record. The song, released in June 2025, took 35 weeks to climb to the summit and returned to the top four times. After Following the milestone, the pair received an the Official Chart record‑breaker award Record‑Breaker Award and were later honoured as won Song of the Year at the Brit Awards 2026. 2026 BRIT Awards. Dean’s solo album “The Art of Loving” also earned a Mercury Prize nomination. Fender described the The achievement as “completely lost was highlighted during Dean’s headlining set at Lollapalooza in Chicago, where she performed the track live for words” the first time in the United States, bringing Fender onstage before a crowd of about 97,000. Dean posted that she had been “crying all day” and thanked fans, while fans. The collaboration continues to dominate streaming and sales across both the UK and US markets, with both artists credited crediting the collaboration partnership for the track’s its sustained streaming and live‑performance appeal. popularity.