Ellie Goulding (b. 1986)
Alias:
Elena Jane Goulding
Birthplace:
Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK
Born:
December 30, 1986
Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter and author. She is known for her high piercing vibrato, breathy tone and emotive delivery vocals. She has released five studio albums, 'Lights (2010)', 'Halcyon (2012)', 'Delirium (2015)', 'Brightest Blue (2020)', and 'Higher Than Heaven (2023)' which spanned several worldwide hits, including: 'Lights', 'Starry Eyed', 'Anything Could Happen', 'Burn', 'I Need Your Love', 'On My Mind', 'Love Me Like You Do', 'Something In The Way You Move', 'Army', 'Outside', 'Powerful', 'Still Falling For You', 'First Time', 'Close To Me', 'Hate Me', 'River', and most recently 'Miracle' which topped the UK Singles Charts for eight non-consecutive weeks, and made her the British female act with most songs entries in the chart history. She has sold more than 27 million albums and 216 million singles, and amassed 43 billion streams worldwide, making her one of the most successful British female singers of the 21st century. Goulding's music contributions on cinema has been highlighted by both music and film critics. Her best-known cinematic collaborations includes the original songs: "Love Me Like You Do" for Fifty Shades of Grey, "Bittersweet" for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, "Mirror" for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, "Still Falling for You" for Bridget Jones's Baby, "Do You Remember" for Fighting with My Family; "How Long Will I Love You" for About Time, and the Divergent soundtrack, including "Beating Heart". During the 2010s, Goulding music was heavily feature on movies, such as: The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Spring Breakers, The Host, Now Is Good, Teen Spirit, and Cinderella. Goulding is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Brit Awards, a Brit Billion Award, a Billboard Music Award, 17 BMI London Awards, a Cannes Lions Award, and nominations for two Grammy Awards. TIME100 honored her with the Impact Award for using her platform to protect the environment. She received a honorary 'Doctor of Arts degree' by the University of Kent for her contribution and impact in music, and was honored with a Decade Award by the Variety Hitmakers Awards in recognition of a decade of "undeniable hits".