Ellie Goulding Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the critics' choice award at the 2010 BRIT Awards, boosting her debut album "Lights" to No․ 1 on the U․K․ Albums chart when it debuted in March 2010
• Attended the University of Kent, where she studied English and drama, before leaving to pursue her music career
• Began learning how to play guitar and writing music at the age of 14
• Her 2009 debut single "Under the Sheets" peaked at No․ 53 on the U․K․ Singles chart, an impressive start for a beginner
• Quote: "I think being out of love [changes your creative output]․ When you don't have anyone, it makes you think about very different things․ You have more time for yourself, and you end up being a bit more open with your emotions․"
• Indie pop singer and instrumentalist whose hit songs include "Lights," "Anything Could Happen" and "Burn․"
• Made a cameo appearance in the music video for Taylor Swift's hit song "Bad Blood․"
• Was invited to sing her cover of Elton John's "Your Song" for Prince William and Kate Middleton at their wedding reception in 2011