Babydoll singer gives Wales its first UK number one in 15 years — SkimNews
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- Jamie Miller reached No. 1 on Friday, narrowly beating Tate McRae’s “Housewife” to become the first Welsh artist with a UK chart-topping single in 15 years, since Sian Evans’ feature on DJ Fresh’s “Louder” in 2011.
- Babydoll made Miller the first solo male Welsh artist to top the UK singles chart in 41 years, following Shakin’ Stevens’ 1985 festive hit “Merry Christmas Everyone.”
- Babydoll was released on 7 August after Miller had considered quitting music, and it narrowly missed the UK top spot the previous week.
- After actress Jennifer Love Hewitt posted videos featuring the track, “Babydoll” sparked a TikTok dance trend, topped the US iTunes pop chart and gave Miller his first Billboard Hot 100 appearance.
- Jamie Miller, 29, launched his career nearly a decade ago after placing third on the sixth season of The Voice UK at 19; originally from Pontprennau in Cardiff, he said he was excited to tour his latest album, particularly in Wales.
- Antonio Cipriano recorded a separate version of “Babydoll” after a social-media joke and called Miller “one of the best vocalists I’ve ever heard,” saying he had admired his voice for years.
Why it matters: For Miller, the No. 1 delivers two concrete firsts: no Welsh act had topped the singles chart for 15 years, and no solo male Welsh artist had done so for 41 years, since Shakin’ Stevens’ 1985 festive hit. It is a national milestone for a 29-year-old who had considered quitting music months earlier.
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