Adele is a British singer and songwriter. In 2007, she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her debut album, 19 is certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the U.S. An appearance she made on Saturday Night Live in late 2008 boosted her career in the U.S. At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

HISTORICAL EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF ADELE

2015-10-23 Adele releases her single "Hello" - becomes 1st song with more than a million downloads in 1st week (1.1m)