Adele

Adele, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins in London on May 5, 1988, is an English singer-songwriter known for soulful vocals and emotionally direct pop songwriting. Her debut album, 19, launched her international career, while songs such as “Rolling in the Deep” established her as a major global artist. She won her first Grammy Awards in 2009 for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Chasing Pavements.”