"Rein Me In" won which Brit Award category in 2026?

“Rein Me In” won Song of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards. The duet by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean took one of the ceremony’s major prizes, recognising the song’s impact during the eligibility period.

The award has changed names over the years. It was known as British Single at the inaugural 1977 ceremony and again in several later editions, while Song of the Year became the current title in 2022. The category is judged as a song award, so it is distinct from artist, album and genre-act prizes.

The result is sometimes confused with Best New Artist or Best Pop Act because Olivia Dean was also prominent in the 2026 nominations and winners. “Rein Me In” was specifically honoured as a composition and recording, rather than as a breakthrough artist or pop-performance award. The song’s co-billing also means the award belongs to both Fender and Dean.