Singer-songwriter · United Kingdom
Adele
Adele is an English singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful voice and emotive ballads, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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1988 — 2013Career timeline
- 1988
Born in Tottenham, London
- 2011
Releases the album 21
- 2013
Wins an Oscar for the song 'Skyfall'
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Career
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins became a global star with her album 21, which included 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'. She has won numerous Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for the James Bond theme 'Skyfall'.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
How are Adele's albums named?
Her studio albums — 19, 21, 25 and 30 — are named after the age she was while making them.
