Adele Laurie Blue Adkins born 5 May 1988 is an English singer and songwriter better known by her stage name Adele. Adele received a record deal with XL Recordings after graduating from the BRIT School of Arts in 2006.
Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 and produced the top-five songs “Chasing Pavements” and “Make You Feel My Love” in the United Kingdom.
The album was certified 8 platinum in the United Kingdom and triple platinum in the United States. Adele received both the Brit Award for Rising Star and the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
How old was Adele when she was discovered?
Adele signed with XL six months after graduating at the age of 18 and began her career.
Adele launched her debut album, 19, in January 2008, and shortly after, she received the prestigious Brit Critic’s Choice Award.
In the United Kingdom, 19 debuted at No. 1 and helped it’s single, “Chasing Pavements,” reach No. 2.
However, it wasn’t until Adele inked a deal with American label Columbia in the summer of 2008 that the album acquired traction in the United States.
