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“Adele Laurie Blue Adkins” Adele

• Adele was born on March 5th, 1988 • She was born in , • She was inspired to sing by the and began to sing very . Talents • Strangely, Her family was not musical. • Adele is a and she also plays piano, guitar, bass, celesta, percussion and keyboard. • Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demos (sample music) on Myspace in 2006.

• She became famous in the UK quickly but not the US.

• Her appearance on is what made her famous in the US. Beginning • Her debut (first) album, 19, was released in 2008.

• At the 2009 , Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

• It was famous in the UK but not very famous anywhere else. • Adele's first album, 19, is of the soul genre, with lyrics describing heartbreak and relationship.

• The albums are named after a certain age in her life. – For example, in her album 19, her songs describe her life when she was 19. • Adele released her second album, 21 in early 2011.

• In the US, the album held the top position longer than any other album since 1993.

• The success of 21 earned Adele numerous mentions in the Guinness Book Of World Records Guiness Book of World Records

• Published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Guiness Book of World Records Grammy´s 2012 -Adele won 6 Grammy´s on February 12th. -Her album 21 won the top prize of album of the year, as well as best pop vocal album. - Her song won record of the year, song of the year and best short-form music video. -Adele also won best pop solo performance for Someone Like You. Weight loss • Due to her recent throat surgey, Adele lost some “unplanned” weight.

• Her weight has been a constant battle with the public.

• She was always comfortable with her weight. Personal Life • She is very quiet about her personal life.

• She has been seen dating a few men.

• She has said, “I don’t know what’s going to happen if my music career goes wrong,” she laughs. “I haven’t had a proper job yet.” • http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hLQl3W QQoQ0 – Without Lyrics

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_RnBp kG_o8 with lyrics