Ellie Goulding

Birth Name:

Elena Jane Goulding

Birth Place:

Hereford, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Music department

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

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