Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE, born on February 17, 1991, is a renowned English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actor. His musical journey began at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, where he enrolled at 18 in 2009. Sheeran made a significant impact in early 2011 with the independent release of his extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. His career took off after signing with Asylum Records, leading to the launch of his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), in September 2011. The album not only topped charts in the UK and Australia but also reached number five in the US, achieving eight-times platinum certification in the UK. Its standout single, "The A Team," won him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.

In 2012, Sheeran garnered two Brit Awards, winning Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. His second album, x (pronounced "multiply"), released in June 2014, became a global sensation, securing the title of the second best-selling album worldwide in 2015, and earned him the Brit Award for Album of the Year. The hit single "Thinking Out Loud" secured two Grammy Awards in 2016.

Sheeran's third album, ÷ (pronounced "divide"), released in March 2017, was a commercial triumph, becoming the best-selling album of that year and breaking multiple records, including the first artist to debut two songs in the US top 10 simultaneously. His fourth studio album, No.6 Collaborations Project, released in 2019, also debuted at number one in both the UK and US. With over 150 million records sold globally, Sheeran ranks among the best-selling music artists ever. His ÷ Tour became the highest-grossing tour of all time by August 2019. Additionally, he has acted in projects such