Chappell Roan has been predicted to dominate the charts as part of Radio 1's Sound of 2025. However, other outlets are reporting on the Sound of 2026, with various artists listed on the longlist, suggesting a potential discrepancy in the year being covered. Chappell Roan has been crowned the winner of the BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2025 award, an accolade previously won by notable artists.