Adele was born in North London, England, on May 5, 1988, eventually attending the performing arts BRIT School. source
Adele was born in North London, England, on May 5, 1988, eventually attending the performing arts BRIT School.
Adele received a songwriting Oscar for the James Bond track "Skyfall." After becoming a mom. source
Adele received a songwriting Oscar for the James Bond track "Skyfall." After becoming a mom.
Adele returned to the charts in autumn 2015 with the ballad "Hello," the lead single from what was dubbed her comeback album 25. source
Adele returned to the charts in autumn 2015 with the ballad "Hello," the lead single from what was dubbed her comeback album 25.
In 2017, she won five Grammys for her work on 25 including album, record and song of the year for "Hello." source
In 2017, she won five Grammys for her work on 25 including album, record and song of the year for "Hello."
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in North London, England. source
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in North London, England.
Adele was the only child of Penny Adkins, an "arty mom" who was just 18 at the time of her birth, and a Welsh father, Mark Evans, who left the family when Adele was only 4 years old. source
Adele was the only child of Penny Adkins, an "arty mom" who was just 18 at the time of her birth, and a Welsh father, Mark Evans, who left the family when Adele was only 4 years old.
Early on, Adele developed a passion for music, She gravitated toward the songs of Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and Destiny's Child. source
Early on, Adele developed a passion for music, She gravitated toward the songs of Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and Destiny's Child.
"There was no musical heritage in our family," Adele told The Telegraph in a 2008 interview. source
"There was no musical heritage in our family," Adele told The Telegraph in a 2008 interview.
Adele's debut album, 19, which is named for the singer's age when she began recording the project, went on sale in early 2008. source
Adele's debut album, 19, which is named for the singer's age when she began recording the project, went on sale in early 2008.
Led by two popular lead singles, "Hometown Glory" and "Chasing Pavements," the record rocketed Adele to fame. source
Led by two popular lead singles, "Hometown Glory" and "Chasing Pavements," the record rocketed Adele to fame.
At the 2009 Grammy awards, Adele took home Best New Artist. source
At the 2009 Grammy awards, Adele took home Best New Artist.
In 2012, Adele swept the Grammy Awards, taking home six wins, including Album of the Year. source
In 2012, Adele swept the Grammy Awards, taking home six wins, including Album of the Year.
In 2013, Adele won her seventh Grammy (Best Pop Solo Performance) for her hit single "Set Fire to the Rain." That same year. source
In 2013, Adele won her seventh Grammy (Best Pop Solo Performance) for her hit single "Set Fire to the Rain." That same year.
Coupled with her success is Adele's maturity and ability to avoid the fame-induced pitfalls that plagued Winehouse. source
Coupled with her success is Adele's maturity and ability to avoid the fame-induced pitfalls that plagued Winehouse.
Adele, whose larger, curvier body bucks the trend of most Top 40 female celebs, is also confident in not just her talent, but in her looks. source
Adele, whose larger, curvier body bucks the trend of most Top 40 female celebs, is also confident in not just her talent, but in her looks.
On October 22, 2015, Adele announced that she would release her third album, 25, in November. source
On October 22, 2015, Adele announced that she would release her third album, 25, in November.