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Jess Glynne has landed a major social media accolade: her 2015 hit Hold My Hand has been named TikTok’s official “Song of the Summer.” The track, which originally topped charts around the world, has found a new lease of life online thanks to a viral meme featuring Jet2 Holidays, taking TikTok users by storm.
The cheerful, uplifting tune has now soundtracked over 4.5 million TikTok videos, amassing an astonishing 80 billion views across the platform. Fans and celebrities alike have embraced the resurgence, with everyone from Mariah Carey to Jeff Goldblum joining in on the fun and sharing their own TikTok moments with the track.
Speaking about the news, Jess Glynne admitted she was “buzzing” to see the track recognised in this way. “This track is so close to my heart, and seeing it take on a whole new life with you all on TikTok has been surreal,” she said. “Music has always been about connection for me, and knowing this song has soundtracked so many happy moments around the world… that’s the most special feeling ever. It’s the song that keeps on giving!”
The TikTok award is part of the platform’s annual Global ‘Songs of the Summer’ feature, which ranks the biggest tracks trending over the season. Hold My Hand topped the list, followed by Black Eyed Peas’ Rock That Body, Fantomel x Kate Linn’s Dame Un Grrr, Jeezy and Akon’s Soul Survivor, and Connie Francis’ Pretty Little Baby. Other notable mentions included Mila J & Ty Dolla $ign’s My Main, El Alfa’s Suave, Moliy’s Shake It To The Max, Pink Pantheress’ Illegal, and Kesha’s Your Love Is My Drug.
TikTok’s recognition comes at a moment when the app’s influence on music charts and streaming numbers is more significant than ever. Viral trends on the platform can reignite older songs, introduce them to new audiences, and even drive them back to the top of global charts. For Glynne, whose career has already produced multiple UK chart-toppers, this viral moment is both a testament to the enduring appeal of her music and the power of social media to create new cultural touchpoints.
Fans on TikTok have embraced the song in creative ways, from travel videos and holiday montages to comedic sketches, with the Jet2 Holidays meme becoming a particular highlight. The trend has not only brought laughter and joy to millions but has also introduced Glynne’s work to a younger generation who may not have been familiar with the song when it was first released.
For Jess Glynne, the recognition is a reminder of the long-term impact a hit song can have. “It’s incredible to see something you created years ago still bring people together in such a positive way,” she said. “Music is timeless when it can continue to make people smile, dance, and feel connected.”
TikTok’s ‘Songs of The Summer’ for 2025 -Credit: PRESS
With TikTok’s summer season now officially wrapped, Hold My Hand will go down in the platform’s history as one of the most viral and celebrated tracks, proving that even a decade-old song can still have a massive cultural impact.
