Music Artist

DOB: May 5, 1988

Background: Adele, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, was born in Tottenham, North London, England to a single mother. A three-song demo posted to MySpace drew the attention of XL Recordings, which signed her to a recording deal.

Discography: Her debut album, "19," was released in the US in 2008; its hit single "Chasing Pavements" earned her raves and Grammy nominations for Record and Song of the Year. Her followup, "21," released in 2011, has been a chart-topping success, fueled by the number-one hit "Rolling in the Deep."


Academy Awards: Win - Best Original Song ("Skyfall," 2012)

Grammy Awards: Wins - Album of the Year ("21," 2011); Record of the Year ("Rolling in the Deep," 2011); Song of the Year ("Rolling in the Deep," 2011); Best Solo Pop Vocal ("Someone Like You," 2011); Best Pop Album ("21," 2011); Best Short-Form Music Video ("Rolling in the Deep," 2011); Best New Artist (2008); Best Female Pop Vocal ("Chasing Pavements," 2008)

Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Original Song ("Skyfall" - "Skyfall," 2013)