Ellie Goulding

Elena Jane Goulding (born 30 December 1986), better known as Ellie Goulding, is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. She rose to fame after topping the BBC Sound of 2010 poll and winning the Critics' Choice award at the 2010 BRIT Awards. After signing to Polydor Records in 2009, Goulding released her first extended play An Introduction to Ellie Goulding, followed by her debut full-length studio album, Lights, in 2010. In 2011 she split with producer Tom Daley, who then took over production duties for a full-length album, Lights. In 2012, the band completed its first tour and recorded a single for Daley later that year.[1]

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• Born: Elena Jane Goulding (1986-12-30) 30 December 1986 (age 33) Hereford, England
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter
• Years active: 2009–present
• Net worth: £16 million
• Spouse(s): Caspar Jopling ​ (m. 2019) ​
• Genres: Electropop, synth-pop, indie pop, folktronica
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano
• Labels: Polydor, Neon Gold, Cherrytree, Interscope
• Associated acts: Tinie Tempah, Madeon, Calvin Harris, Lissie, Skrillex
• Website: elliegoulding.com