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Who Is Olivia Dean? The British Star Who Won Best New Artist at the Grammys

British soul-pop singer Olivia Dean wowed the Grammys with a dazzling “Man I Need” performance and capped her breakout rise with a Best New Artist win

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Olivia Dean The London Singer Blending Soul, Pop and Grammy Success

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Olivia Dean is a well-known British singer-songwriter. She energized the Grammy Awards audience with a live performance of “Man I Need" on Sunday night. Her act got people out of their seats. She stood on stage in a sparkling red sequin mini dress designed by Chanel, with a shining gold metallic background behind her. Her appearance was part of a special medley that featured all the Best New Artist nominees, such as Lola Young, Addison Rae, Katseye, and others.

Olivia Dean became emotional while receiving the Best New Artist award at the 2026 Grammys. The win capped off a remarkable year for the British singer-songwriter, driven by the strong success of her second album The Art of Loving.

Who Is Olivia Dean?

Olivia Dean was born in London. She has Jamaican-Guyanese and English roots. She released her first album, "Messy," in 2023. However, her 2025 album “The Art of Loving” brought her major success in the United States and helped her secure a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, USA TODAY reports.

In addition to her studio albums, Dean has released two live albums and five EPs. She has also received three Brit Award nominations and has been shortlisted for the UK’s prestigious Mercury Prize.

Her music style blends soul and pop. It combines the "elegance of Sade, the astute songwriting of Carole King and the authenticity of Amy Winehouse," USA TODAY adds.

Olivia Dean Age

Olivia Dean was born on March 14, 1999. She is 26 years old.

Olivia Dean Grammy Win

Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist award at the 68th Grammy Awards held in February 2026. She is famous for her soulful pop music style and popular songs like “Man I Need” (2025). Over the years, she has earned global attention, topped music charts in the UK, and received praise from critics for her albums Messy (2023) and The Art of Loving (2025).

Her nomination for Best New Artist came after the success of her breakout single “Man I Need” and her second album, The Art of Loving, which was released last year. When she walked the red carpet at the Grammys, she wore another Chanel outfit a detailed black-and-white embroidered gown paired with a double satin skirt.

Dean competed against several strong nominees. These included “Ordinary” singer Alex Warren, girl group Katseye, TikTok personality turned singer Addison Rae, The Marias, sombr, Lola Young, and Leon Thomas.

Popular Songs by Olivia Dean

Some of her well-known songs include:

  • "Man I Need" (2025)

  • "Nice To Each Other" (2025)

  • "Dive" (2023)

  • "So Easy (To Fall In Love)" (2025)

  • "The Hardest Part" (2020)

  • "Baby Steps" (2025)

  • "OK Love You Bye" (2019)

  • "Rein Me In (Edit)" by Sam Fender & Olivia Dean (2025)

  • "Let Alone The One You Love" (2025)

Nisha Srivastava
Published by Nisha Srivastava
February 2, 2026 8:22 am