History of Olivia Dean in Timeline
Olivia Dean is an English singer and songwriter recognized for her musical talent. She has achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, including receiving four Brit Awards and a Grammy Award. These accolades highlight her impact and contributions to the music industry.
4 hours ago : Olivia Dean Crowned UK Pop Queen at Brit Awards 2026: Highlights & Winners
Olivia Dean was crowned the new UK queen of pop at the Brit Awards 2026. Harry Styles and a Peter Mandelson joke also featured at the awards show which celebrated music.
March 14, 1999: Olivia Dean's Birth
On March 14, 1999, Olivia Lauryn Dean was born in the London Borough of Haringey to an English father and a mother of Jamaican and Guyanese descent.
March 1999: Olivia Dean's Birth
In March 1999, Olivia Lauryn Dean was born. She is an English singer and songwriter who has received several accolades.
2006: First CD Owned
In 2006, one of the first CDs that Olivia Dean owned was the single "A Moment Like This" by Leona Lewis, indicating an early interest in music.
2017: First Show at Sziget Festival
In 2017, Olivia Dean performed her first show at the Sziget Festival in Hungary before a crowd of 16,000, marking an early milestone in her performance career.
August 2018: Cover of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
In August 2018, Olivia Dean uploaded to YouTube a cover version of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin, a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, stating it was her favorite song of all time.
October 2018: Release of Debut Single: "Reason to Stay"
In October 2018, Olivia Dean self-released her debut single, "Reason to Stay", marking the beginning of her professional music career.
January 2019: Featured on Rudimental's Single "Adrenaline"
In January 2019, Olivia Dean was featured on Rudimental's single "Adrenaline" from the album "Toast to Our Differences", showcasing her collaboration with established artists.
October 2019: Release of "Password Change"
In October 2019, Olivia Dean released the single "Password Change", continuing her series of self-released tracks.
November 2019: Release of "OK Love You Bye" and Debut EP
In November 2019, Olivia Dean released the single "OK Love You Bye" and her debut EP, the 4-song "OK Love You Bye", via AMF Records and Virgin EMI Records, marking a significant step in her career with label support.
2019: Signing with EMI
In 2019, Olivia Dean signed with EMI, marking a significant step in her career.
August 2020: "From Me to You" Tour
In August 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Olivia Dean embarked on the "From Me to You" tour, sponsored by Clarks, traveling around the UK in a yellow truck to deliver open-air performances to fans and passers-by.
December 2020: Release of "What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?" EP
In December 2020, Olivia Dean released her second EP, "What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?", adding to her growing discography.
2020: BRIT School Impact
In 2020, Olivia Dean reflected on her time at BRIT School, stating that attending was "the best thing I ever did", highlighting the school's positive impact on her career.
2020: Mother's Role in Women's Equality Party
In 2020, Olivia Dean's mother became the deputy leader of the Women's Equality Party, marking her as the first black deputy leader of a political party in Europe.
2020: Focus on Social Media and New Singles
In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Olivia Dean moved in with her parents in Walthamstow and focused on her social media presence. She also collaborated with Eg White on the singles "Crosswords" and "What Am I Going To Do On Sundays".
April 2021: Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Jazz Cafe Performance
In April 2021, Olivia Dean was named the breakthrough artist of the year by Amazon Music. Also in April 2021, she performed at The Jazz Cafe after the COVID-19 lockdowns, with a video of the performance going viral on TikTok.
July 2021: Release of "Growth" EP
In July 2021, Olivia Dean released an EP titled "Growth", further expanding her discography.
August 2021: Revive Live Tour Performances
In August 2021, Olivia Dean performed 6 gigs at venues in southern England as part of the Revive Live Tour, organized by Music Venue Trust and funded by The National Lottery to support live music venues after the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2021: Recording "The Christmas Song"
In November 2021, Olivia Dean recorded a version of Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" for Amazon's Christmas Originals line-up, which reached number 19 on the UK singles chart.
May 2023: Performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
In May 2023, Olivia Dean performed at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. She also made her television debut by performing her single "Dive" on Later... with Jools Holland.
June 2023: Release of Debut Album "Messy"
In June 2023, Olivia Dean released her debut full-length album, "Messy", which received a nomination for a Mercury Prize.
November 2023: BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year
In November 2023, Olivia Dean was selected as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year, recognizing her emerging talent.
2023: Debut Album Release: Messy
In 2023, Olivia Dean released her debut album "Messy", which received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
2023: Female Directors for Music Videos
Until 2023, Olivia Dean exclusively used female directors for her music videos, reflecting her commitment to feminism.
June 2024: Release of "Time"
In June 2024, Olivia Dean released the single "Time", adding to her discography.
October 2024: Cover of "You Can't Hurry Love"
In October 2024, Olivia Dean released a cover of The Supremes's "You Can't Hurry Love", recorded at Jools' Annual Hootenanny.
2024: Opinion on UK General Election
In 2024, Olivia Dean expressed that it was "time for change" regarding the 2024 United Kingdom general election, having grown up under a Tory government for the previous 14 years.
2024: Glastonbury Festival Performance
In 2024, Olivia Dean performed at Glastonbury Festival, fulfilling a childhood dream.
February 2025: Release of "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" and Laneway Festival Performances
In February 2025, Olivia Dean released the single "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be" for the film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy". Also in February 2025, she performed on all six dates of Laneway Festival in Australia and New Zealand, marking her first shows in those countries.
April 2025: Relationship with Eddie Burns
In April 2025, Olivia Dean began a relationship with American drummer Eddie Burns.
July 2025: Attending Wimbledon Championships
In July 2025, Olivia Dean and Eddie Burns attended the Wimbledon Championships.
August 2025: Supporting Sam Fender on Tour
In August 2025, Olivia Dean supported Sam Fender on selected dates of his People Watching Tour, including shows at London Stadium and St James' Park.
September 2025: Release of "The Art of Loving" Album
In September 2025, Olivia Dean's second album, "The Art of Loving", was released. It included the singles "Nice to Each Other", "Lady Lady", "So Easy (To Fall in Love)", "A Couple Minutes", and "Man I Need". "Man I Need" became her first number 1 on the UK singles chart.
November 2025: Criticism of Ticketmaster and Ticket Scalping
In November 2025, Olivia Dean criticized Ticketmaster, Live Nation, AXS, and Anschutz Entertainment Group for allowing scalpers to resell tickets to her "The Art of Loving Live" tour at high markups, leading to capped resale prices and refunds for fans.
November 16, 2025: Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On November 16, 2025, Olivia Dean was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, marking a significant appearance on a major television show.
2025: Release of "The Art of Loving" and Chart Success
In 2025, Olivia Dean achieved global recognition with her second album "The Art of Loving", which topped the UK Albums chart and featured the number one single "Man I Need". She also became the first female solo artist to simultaneously have four UK top-ten singles with "Nice to Each Other", "So Easy (To Fall in Love)", and "Rein Me In".
January 2026: Billboard Rookie of the Year and Graham Norton Show Performance
In January 2026, Billboard named Olivia Dean Rookie of the Year. That month, she also performed "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" on The Graham Norton Show.
2026: Grammy Award for Best New Artist
In 2026, Olivia Dean won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, marking a significant achievement in her career.
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