Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have officially made history. Their hit song Rein Me In spent its 19th week at the top of the U.K. singles chart. This achievement marks a new record for the longest-running number one in the country. They surpassed the previous record set in 1953 by Frankie Laine with his hit I Believe, which held the top spot for 18 weeks.
The track first entered the chart in June 2025. It climbed the rankings over several months before reaching the summit in February 2026. The path to this record was not uninterrupted, as the song faced competition from various artists throughout its chart run. Tracks from Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift briefly displaced it from the top position.
Fender expressed his surprise at the milestone on Friday. He noted that he is lost for words regarding the success of the song. The record-breaking performance outpaced other major tracks including the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dai Dai by Shakira and Burna Boy. While the song enjoys massive success in the U.K., it currently sits at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Olivia Dean continues to build her profile in the U.S. market, having already secured two top ten hits of her own.