Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding (born Elena Jane Goulding on 30 December 1986) is a British singer-songwriter. Born in Hereford, she grew up in Kington, Herefordshire and currently lives in London. Touring since 2008 she released her debut single Under The Sheets on November 16th 2009. The track was produced by Starsmith, who she has been working with since the beginning of her career. Her debut album was released on the 1st of March 2010 and is named Lights. She recently won the Brits 'Critics Choice' Award, an award which has previously been given to acts such as Adele and Florence + the Machine. On Friday, 8th January 2010, she topped the BBC Sound of 2010 music list. Previously tipped artists include the likes of Florence + the Machine, 50 Cent and MGMT. Ellie co-wrote three songs for Diana Vickers debut album titled Remake Me & You, Notice and Jumping Into Rivers (all three co-written with Vickers and Guy Sigsworth). Vickers also co-wrote several others on the album Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree along with other writers. Ellie also co-wrote a song with George Astasio, Gabriella Cilmi, Jason Pebworth and Jon Shave for Gabriella Cilmi album Ten, titled Love Me Cos You Want To. http://elliegoulding.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/elliegoulding