The BRIT Awards 2025 have crowned Myles Smith as their Rising Star, and honestly, who’s surprised? The 26-year-old from Luton has had an astronomical year, and now he’s officially the artist everyone’s watching. Announced on BBC Radio 1’s New Music show by Jack Saunders, this milestone cements Myles as one of the most exciting artists to come out of the UK in years.
Myles is understandably over the moon about it all. “Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment,” he said. “Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible. I’m so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited for what’s to come—thank you for being part of this journey.”
Stargazing hits new heights
As if a BRITs win wasn’t enough, Myles is absolutely dominating the global charts with his debut single, Stargazing. The platinum-certified track just hit #1 at both the Top 40 and Hot AC radio in the US, making Myles the first UK artist to snag the top spot across all three major US radio formats—Top 40, Hot AC, and Alternative—with a debut single.
It’s been a monster year for the song, cruising for 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and racking up over 550 million Spotify streams. Stargazing is officially the biggest global single by a UK artist this year and has topped airplay charts in countries like Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Basically, it’s everywhere.
A year of triumphs
Myles’ 2024 highlights reel is wild. Alongside his BRITs win, he was named BBC Introducing’s Artist of the Year and made the longlist for the BBC Sound Of poll. His EP A Minute… features viral hits like Nice To Meet You, while his sold-out global tour has been packing venues. Oh, and he’s been all over your screens, performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the TODAY Show, and Later… with Jools Holland.
Looking ahead, Myles is gearing up for a sold-out UK tour kicking off in February 2025 before heading back to North America for more shows in the spring.
From Luton to the world
Myles’ story is the kind we love. Raised in Luton, he was playing guitar and piano by 12 and gigging at local pubs not long after. Then came TikTok, where his covers of Sweater Weather and I Found went viral in 2020, leading to original tracks like Solo and My Home. By 2023, he’d signed with Sony’s RCA label, and the rest is history.
It’s no wonder his fans connect so deeply with him—his music is as real and relatable as it gets.
Myles Smith isn’t just a Rising Star; he’s a star, full stop. Keep an eye on him in 2025 because this is just the beginning.
