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Adele
Also known as Adele Adkins, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a British cultural icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Her accolades include 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
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Adele is an English singer, songwriter, and actress celebrated for her distinctive deep voice and emotionally resonant songs. She is regarded as a major British cultural icon and has won numerous prestigious awards, including 16 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award, among others.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1941
- Works
- 28
Top works
- Trois ans en Canada : (nouveau roman canadien illustré)
- Un terrible secret
- Le secret de la Marquise ; et, Un homme d'honneur
- Lionel Duvernoy
- Fiancés de Saint Eustache
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Acting · Tottenham, London, England, UK
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (/əˈdɛl/; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. Regarded as a British icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Her accolades include 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. After graduating from the BRIT School in…
Known for
- Still On Strings — Music2026
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music — Self (archive footage)2025
- Burt Bacharach at the BBC — Self2023
- Adele: 30 Greatest Moments — Self2022
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self2022
Works in European collections
31 objects attributed to Adele, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Article
24 sectionsContents
- Early life and education
- Career
- 2006–2010: Career beginnings and ''19''
- 2011–2014: Worldwide recognition with ''21''
- 2015–2017: ''25''
- 2018–present: ''30'' and Las Vegas residency
- Artistry
- Influences and favourite musicians
- Musical style
- Voice
- Personal life
- Politics
- Wealth
- Philanthropy
- Legacy
- Achievements
- Discography
- Filmography
- Concert tours and residencies
- Headlining concerts
- Residencies
- See also
- References
- External links
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