Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Olivia Dean

How Olivia Dean built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Olivia Dean is an English singer and songwriter recognized for her studio albums, 'Messy' (2023) and 'The Art of Loving' (2025), along with two live albums and four EPs. Her rising prominence was marked by being named Amazon Music's breakthrough artist of the year in 2021. Furthermore, in 2023, she garnered further recognition as the BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year, solidifying her position as a notable figure in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Backing Vocalist at Sziget Festival

In 2017, Olivia Dean became a backing vocalist for Rudimental, with her first show being at the Sziget Festival in front of 16,000 people.

October 2018: Release of Debut Single

In October 2018, Olivia Dean self-released her debut single, "Reason to Stay" via YouTube.

January 2019: Feature on Rudimental's Single

In January 2019, Olivia Dean was featured on Rudimental's single "Adrenaline" on the album Toast to Our Differences.

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November 2019: Release of Debut EP

In November 2019, Olivia Dean released her debut EP, also named OK Love You Bye, via EMI.

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?

June 2023: Release of Debut Album 'Messy'

In June 2023, Olivia Dean released her debut album, Messy.

2023: Album Release and Artist of the Year Award

In 2023, Olivia Dean released her album 'Messy' and was also selected as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year.

June 2024: Release of "Time" and Glastonbury Performance

In June 2024, Olivia Dean released the single "Time" and performed at Glastonbury Festival.

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October 2024: Release of "You Can't Hurry Love" Cover

On 9 October 2024, Olivia Dean released a cover of The Supremes's "You Can't Hurry Love" recorded at Jools' Annual Hootenanny.

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February 2025: Release of "It Isn't Perfect But It Might Be"

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.

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September 2025: Release of 'The Art of Loving' Album

On 26 September 2025, Olivia Dean's second album, The Art of Loving, was released, including the singles "Nice to Each Other", "Lady Lady" and "Man I Need".

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