Singer Jamie Miller has officially secured the number one position on the UK singles chart with his viral track Babydoll. According to the Official Charts Company, the 29-year-old artist narrowly outpaced Tate McRae and her single Housewife to capture the top spot.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Welsh music. Miller is the first Welsh act to claim the UK number one single in a decade and a half, following Sian Evans' featured vocals on DJ Fresh's track Louder back in 2011. Furthermore, he stands as the first solo male Welsh artist to top the singles ranking in 41 years, succeeding Shakin' Stevens and his enduring 1985 holiday release.

Originally from the Pontprennau area of Cardiff, Miller expressed deep gratitude upon receiving the news, calling it the most monumental event of his life. His journey to the top was remarkably close just a week prior, when Babydoll narrowly missed claiming the leading position.

The track first debuted in early August, arriving mere months after Miller seriously contemplated walking away from the music industry altogether. The song's fortunes changed dramatically after American actress Jennifer Love Hewitt shared videos incorporating the song on social media.

The resulting visibility sparked a viral dance trend across TikTok, eventually propelling Babydoll to the summit of the US iTunes pop chart and landing Miller his debut appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100. Capitalizing on the momentum, Miller also recorded an alternate version of the hit alongside actor Antonio Cipriano following an online exchange. Cipriano has publicly praised Miller as an exceptional vocal talent.

Miller initially stepped into the public eye nearly ten years ago at age 19, finishing in third place during the sixth season of The Voice UK. Reflecting on his origins, he has previously shared that his passion for performing began by chance after trying out for a primary school theatrical production.

With his current success, the Cardiff-born artist is looking forward to sharing upcoming music projects and embarking on a tour, highlighting a special desire to perform live for audiences in Wales. Meanwhile, the broader music charts saw Irish group Fontaines DC capture their second number-one album with Dopamine Chamber, securing one of the strongest opening weeks for any record so far in 2026.

Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC News. Read the original report at BBC News.