Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and was raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He grew up in an artistic household; his father, John, was an art curator and lecturer, and his mother, Imogen, worked as a jewellery designer. His parents actively encouraged his musical talents, which began developing early—he sang in a church choir at age four and started learning the guitar around age eleven, inspired by artists like Damien Rice. Sheeran's determination led him to move to London in 2008 at the age of 17 to fully pursue music. This period was marked by relentless effort; he played hundreds of small, open-mic gigs, often busking and "couch-surfing" to get by. His breakthrough came in 2011 with the independent release of the No. 5 Collaborations Project EP, which blended his folk style with grime and hip-hop artists. This caught the attention of both Elton John and Atlantic Records, leading to his major label debut. Known for his humble, down-to-earth persona and signature acoustic guitar performances, Sheeran’s personal life includes marriage to his childhood friend, Cherry Seaborn, and becoming a father. Beyond his chart success, he is recognized for his significant philanthropic efforts, including being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2017 for his services to music and charity.

Edward Christopher Sheeran is a multiple Grammy-winning British singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist known for seamlessly blending acoustic folk-pop with hip-hop and R&B elements. Born in 1991 in West Yorkshire and raised in Suffolk, he began writing songs in his early teens, moving to London in 2008 to pursue his career, often playing hundreds of shows a year while using a loop pedal to layer his vocals and guitar parts solo. His mainstream breakthrough came with his 2011 debut album, + (Plus), featuring the raw, emotionally charged ballad "The A Team," which earned him his first Grammy nomination. His second album, x (Multiply, 2014), propelled him to global superstardom, spawning hits like "Thinking Out Loud," which won the Grammy for Song of the Year. Sheeran cemented his status with 2017's ÷ (Divide), a commercial powerhouse that included the record-breaking single "Shape of You" and the sentimental anthem "Castle on the Hill." The album's tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. His subsequent albums, No. 6 Collaborations Project (2019) and = (Equals, 2021), further demonstrated his versatility, featuring collaborations with major artists across genres. Known for his intimate, relatable lyrics and an unassuming stage presence—often just him, his guitar, and a loop pedal—Ed Sheeran has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He was named the UK's Artist of the Decade in the 2010s and continues to be one of the music industry's most influential and bankable stars. He was appointed an MBE in 2017 for services to music and charity.