Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter known professionally as Adele. Raised in Tottenham, London, she graduated from the BRIT School in 2006. Her debut album, *19* (2008), introduced her soulful voice and earned major recognition, followed by *21* (2011), one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Adele’s later releases include *25* (2015) and *30* (2021). She has won multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for “Skyfall,” the theme song for the 2012 James Bond film. Adele is noted for emotionally direct songwriting and powerful ballads.