Although she is incredibly popular in the United Kingdom, she has gained global appeal after a range of successful hits and albums. A chart-topping singer, Ellie Goulding has won numerous awards over the course of her career, and she has been nominated for a Grammy.Įarly Life: Elena Jane Goulding was born on December 30th of 1986 in Hereford, England.

She was then raised in Lyonshall, a small town near her birthplace. Goulding started to become interested in music at age nine when she learned how to play the clarinet. At age 14, Ellie Goulding moved on to the guitar. By 15, the young artist was writing her own songs. During high school, she ironically failed her A level in Music and passed other subjects.Īfter graduating from secondary school, Ellie Goulding attended the University of Kent, where she studied drama and theater.

After earning her degree, she met her future producer and manager in her final year. Soon afterward, she began work on her debut album.Ĭareer: Ellie Goulding began her music career after signing a record deal with Polydor Records in 2009. That being said, her debut single was actually released through a smaller, independent label called Neon Gold Records. 'Under the Sheets' performed well on the charts, and this success combined with exposure on television shows and a win at the BBC Sound of 2010 poll. She spent the next period writing songs for several high-profile artists and featuring on numerous albums.īy 2010, Ellie Goulding was ready to release her debut album. Lights soon topped the UK album charts, and it reached considerable success elsewhere in the world. Her most successful single was 'Starry Eyed,' which reached number four on the charts as well. In 2012, Lights achieved platinum status with over 1.6 million units sold worldwide.

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