BBC Music Sound of 2018

Russells would like to congratulate Sam Fender on his nomination for BBC Music Sound of 2018.

This year’s longlist of hopefuls were selected by a panel of 173 music experts, including critics, broadcasters and DJs, as well as former nominees, including Stormzy, Ellie Goulding, Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander and last year’s winner, Ray BLK.