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LONDON, UK (February 14, 2025) – Rising UK singer-songwriter Myles Smith has teamed up with Grammy-winning country music sensation Lainey Wilson for a special remix of his hit song “Nice To Meet You,” out now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records.
“Nice To Meet You” originally dropped in November and marks Myles’ second UK Top 10 single and #1 UK airplay hit following his debut on The Graham Norton Show. A folk-pop anthem that captured hearts worldwide, this new remix of “Nice To Meet You” brings a fresh country twist, blending Myles Smith’s signature soulful vocals with Lainey Wilson’s unmistakable southern roots.
Says Myles of the collaboration: “I’m so excited to share this remix of ‘Nice To Meet You’ with the incredible Lainey Wilson. I have been a fan of hers for a long time! She has such a distinctive voice and an unreal ability to tell a story through it! Having her jump on this and put her own melodic spins on the song just took it to a whole new level and gave it a new life!
The song is all about those unexpected connections that can change everything and hearing Lainey’s voice on it makes it feel even more special. I am so grateful she was up for doing this and I cannot wait for everyone to hear it.”
Says Lainey: “Myles is such an exciting new star, and this song hit me hard on first listen. I’m so happy to have a new version with him.”
Myles continues to dominate global charts with his platinum-certified single, “Stargazing.” This week, the track hit its 11th week at #1 on Hot AC radio, making it the longest running #1 on Hot AC radio this decade by a British act, surpassing Adele’s “Easy On Me.” In addition, Myles is the first UK artist to reach #1 on all three major radio formats (Top 40, Hot AC, Alternative) in the US with a debut radio single.
“Stargazing” is now the biggest global single from a UK artist this year, spending 36 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassing over 900 million global streams. The track is a centerpiece of his growing catalogue, which has now surpassed 1.6 billion streams worldwide. The single was the top-selling 2024 single by an English artist and has dominated airplay charts across the US, UK, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Switzerland.
About Myles Smith
Hailing from Luton, Myles’ journey is grounded in authenticity. Taught to play the guitar and piano by the age of 12, he performed at local pubs and open-mic nights before gaining traction on TikTok in 2020. His covers of “Sweater Weather” and “I Found” went viral, paving the way for original songs like “Solo” and “My Home” that earned him a deal with Sony’s RCA label in 2023. Myles’ unique ability to unite audiences through his heartfelt lyrics is evident in his smash hit “Stargazing,” which pairs soaring melodies with introspective storytelling.
This past year has also seen Myles win the prestigious BRITs ‘Rising Star’ award along with being recognized as BBC Introducing’s Artist of the Yearfor 2024 in addition to making the longlist for BBC’s prestigious Sound Of poll. His recent EP A Minute… has further solidified his status which also features the recent viral hit “Nice To Meet You.” Alongside sold-out dates on his 2024 global tour, Myles has graced stages on the TODAY Show, The Voice, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Later… with Jools Holland. Looking ahead, Myles will kick off his global ‘We Were Never Strangers’ Tour later this month before joining Ed Sheeran on the European leg of his Mathematics Tour.
As he continues to shape his legacy, Myles Smith is undeniably an artist to watch in 2025 and beyond.
About Lainey Wilson
Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of music fans, the excitement of the industry and the recognition of her peers, while keeping her boots firmly planted on the ground. Her monumental rise continues with major milestones, including her induction into the Grand Ole Opry, co-hosting the 58th Annual CMA Awards alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, headlining the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show as part of The Salvation Army’s 134th Red Kettle Campaign and her upcoming, nearly sold out WhirlwindWorld Tour, which will span across Europe and North America.
Wilson’s latest studio album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and was hailed by The Tennessean as “the best release of her career.” Whirlwind debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and #13 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart, marking Wilson’s first top 10 and top 15 entries, respectively. The album earned spots on several “Best Albums of 2024” lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard and The Boston Globe. Produced by Jay Joyce, Whirlwind provides a daringly honest exploration of Wilson’s life and journey around the globe. It reveals a diverse yet sonically cohesive collection of songs, bending genres while remaining true to her Western roots.
The Grammy-winning, CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year is a prolific, sought-after songwriter who has scored seven No. 1 hits including “Watermelon Moonshine,” and the 2x Platinum Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Wilson has also become a triple threat within entertainment as a singer, songwriter and actor. She made her acting debut in season 5 of Paramount’s hit series Yellowstone and wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” an original song for Universal’s blockbuster Twisters. Beyond her artistry, Wilson’s on-stage performances triumph from sold-out tours across America, Australia and Europe to highly coveted music festivals such as Stagecoach, Lollapalooza and Watershed.
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