Sea shanty star Nathan Evans finally sinks his chart rivals

Nathan Evans (Official Charts Company/PA)

Fri, 19 Mar, 2021 - 21:40

Alex Green, PA Entertainment Reporter

Viral sea shanty sensation Nathan Evans has finally reached number one on the UK singles chart.

The 26-year-old former postman, from Airdrie in North Lanarkshire in Scotland, climbed to the top spot after seven consecutive weeks in the top three, according to the Official Charts Company.

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