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Ellie Goulding

Not to be confused with Ellie Gould.

Ellie Goulding
Goulding in July 2022
Born
Elena Jane Goulding

(1986-12-30) 30 December 1986 (age 37)
Hereford, England
EducationLady Hawkins' School
University of Kent
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2009–present
Works
Spouse
Caspar Jopling
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(m. 2019; sep. 2024)​
Children1
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Websiteelliegoulding.com

Elena Jane Goulding (/ˈɡoʊldɪŋ/ GOHL-ding; born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. After signing with Polydor Records, she released her debut extended play, An Introduction to Ellie Goulding (2009).[1] Goulding's debut studio album, Lights (2010), debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was later reissued as Bright Lights, spawning three successful singles: a cover of Elton John's "Your Song", "Starry Eyed", and "Lights". Her second studio album, Halcyon (2012), was preceded by the lead single "Anything Could Happen". Halcyon Days (2013), a repackaged edition of Halcyon, produced the single "Burn", which became her first No. 1 single in the UK. Following her third studio album, Delirium (2015), and its lead single "On My Mind", Goulding received her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance for her single "Love Me like You Do".[2]

In 2016, Goulding announced that she was going on indefinite hiatus.[3] It was later revelead that she was dealing with an anxiety disorder, as well struggles with media scrutinity faced during that time over false claims on her personal life.[4] After a five-year hiatus, Goulding released her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue (2020), which became her third album to top the UK Albums Chart, and her fourth consecutive RIAA–certified album. It spawned several singles, including the hits "Close To Me", "Sixteen" and "Hate Me".[5] She has collaborated three times with DJ Calvin Harris on the singles "I Need Your Love", "Outside" and "Miracle", the latter spent eight non-consecutive weeks at No.1 on the UK Singles Chart in 2023.[6] Her fifth studio album, Higher Than Heaven (2023), debuted at No. 1 in the UK, her fourth chart-topping album, making her the British Female with the most Number 1 Albums in UK history, tying with Adele.[7]

Goulding is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Brit Awards (including the prestigious BRIT Billion Award), a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, and two Grammy Award nominations.[8] She was honored with a Decade Award by the Variety Hitmakers Awards in recognition of a decade of "undeniable hits".[8] TIME100 honored her with the Impact Award for using her platform to protect the environment[9] and was honored with a 'Doctor of Arts degree' by the University of Kent for her contribution and impact in music.[10][11][12] Goulding has sold more than 27 million albums and 216 million singles, and amassed 43 billion streams worldwide,[13] making her one of the most successful British female singers of the 21st century.[14][15]

  1. ^ "The BRIT Awards 2013". Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference 58Grammys was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Reporters, Telegraph (10 March 2016). "Ellie Goulding takes a break from music and boyfriend Dougie Poynter: 'I need time off'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Ellie Goulding took a long music break post Ed Sheeran dating rumors". The A.V. Club. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  5. ^ "ELLIE GOULDING EARNS MOST ENTRIES FOR ANY BRITISH FEMALE ARTIST ON BILLBOARD'S HOT 100 CHART THIS CENTURY WITH NEW SINGLE "HATE ME" WITH JUICE WRLD". Umusic. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  6. ^ Brandle, Lars (20 March 2023). "Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding Grab Top U.K. Debut With 'Miracle'". Billboard. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  7. ^ Qureshi, Arusa (28 February 2023). "Ellie Goulding pushes album release date back again "due to delays in sourcing" materials". NME. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b Variety Staff (5 December 2019). "The Hitmakers and Hitbreakers Who Defined the Sound of 2019". Variety. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Ellie Goulding Is Using Her Voice To Protect The Environment". Time. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  10. ^ Gwee, Karen (19 July 2019). "Ellie Goulding awarded honorary doctorate degree at University of Kent". NME. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Ellie Goulding's honorary degree attracts great media interest". News Centre - University of Kent. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Ellie Goulding, Ed Sheeran honoured at BMI London awards 2022 | Entertainment". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Amazon Freevee Announces Greenlight of Intimate Live Music Performance Special Monumental: An Artists Den Experience". press.amazonstudios.com. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  14. ^ Griffiths, George (13 April 2023). "Ellie Goulding's biggest singles on the Official Chart revealed". Official Charts Company.
  15. ^ Sayce, Rebecca (14 April 2023). "Ellie Goulding proves she's well and truly back with double chart success". Metro. Retrieved 17 November 2023.

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