Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins MBE, known simply as Adele, is a British singer-songwriter born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham, London. Beginning her career in 2006 after graduating from the BRIT School, she quickly established herself as a vocalist noted for her mezzo-soprano range and emotive songwriting. Adele signed with XL Recordings and released her debut album, 19, in 2008, which featured UK top-five singles such as "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love." The album sold over 2.5 million copies in the UK and earned her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Her second album, 21, released in 2011, achieved significant commercial success, becoming the best-selling album of the 21st century with over 31 million copies sold worldwide. It set a record in the United States by topping the Billboard 200 chart for 24 weeks. This album included internationally recognized singles like "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone like You," and "Set Fire to the Rain," which helped cement her place in contemporary music. The album earned six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

In addition to her studio albums, Adele won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Skyfall," the theme for the James Bond film of the same name, released in 2012. Her career spans two decades, during which she has collected numerous honors, including 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards, a Primetime Emmy, and a Golden Globe. As of 2026, Adele maintains a strong public presence, including a substantial following on social media platforms.