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The song is now the U.K.'s longest-running No. 1 single of the decade.
Olivia Dean (R) presents Sam Fender (L) with the 'Song of the year' award on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England.
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Sam Fender’s show at the London Stadium in June 2025 remains momentous for many reasons. It was the midway point of the rollout of his Mercury Prize-winning LP People Watching, and also his largest-ever headline show. But perhaps the most consequential moment from it came midway through the set, album deep cut “Rein Me In” got an airing, with the show’s support act Olivia Dean, then a rising star, joining on vocals for a new verse. Now their careers – and that song – appear unstoppable.
