I say the same thing about Harry's career every year: this is truly his year. And then every year he gets a little bigger and a little more successful and exceeds everything I ever think he can do. Yet again, I'm saying 2019 is Harry's best year yet, but I already know next year will be even bigger.
Harry's biggest accomplishment in 2019 was releasing his sophomore record, Fine Line. He dropped the 12-track album in December, and it's arguably one of the strongest albums the music industry saw all year. But lest you think that's all he did this year, let me remind you that he also inducted his pal Stevie Nicks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cohosted the Met Gala, and hosted Saturday Night Live.
He also worked closely with Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele on not only a Gucci fragrance campaign but also as a muse for Alessandro's designs. This was a year where Harry truly embraced his love of fashion and wore some of his boldest looks yet. He broke through gender stereotypes to become a modern icon for androgynous fashion and continues to push the boundaries.
Every year Harry gains more fans and more notoriety, and 2019 has been no different. This was the year he became a little more mainstream and firmly broke away from his boy band roots. His album fully proved that he's an unbelievably talented singer and songwriter and has gotten attention from people all over the world who now call themselves fans. As someone who has loved and respected this impressive Brit since 2011, it's both exciting and nerve-wracking to see him blow up into a bona fide rock star. What can I say? I'm a protective fan who just wants all the good things in the world for him. I know that his star is only going to continue to rise, and I'll be on the sidelines jamming along for as long as he keeps making music.