Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK.
The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John.
Ed Sheeran to headline gig for Irish cancer charity
evoke.ieIt seems The A Team are coming out to raise vital funds for cancer support services in Ireland – as Ed Sheeran will headline a charity gig this Friday.
The pop star will join a stellar line-up for the Marie Keating Foundation’s Concert4Cancer, including Aslan, Gary Barlow, Johnny Logan, The Riptide Movement, Soda Blonde and Mike Denver.
Hosted by Ronan Keating and Anna Daly, the show – which airs this Friday at 9pm on Virgin Media One – is proudly supported by the Irish Daily Mail and Extra.ie.
Speaking about the new addition to the all-star line-up, Ronan Keating said: ‘As one of the world’s biggest pop stars, we are absolutely honoured for Ed Sheeran to be part of the show this Friday. ‘I want to thank him for taking the time out to
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