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 treats England squad to surprise acoustic performance at St George’s Park
nme.comEd Sheeran as they begin preparations for next week’s crunch tie against Germany.Gareth Southgate’s men were serenaded by the pop icon at their St George’s Park HQ as they enjoyed their only day off during the tournament.According to The Telegraph, Sheeran delivered an outdoor acoustic performance at the Staffordshire base, with players sat around him after receiving permission to be part of the squad bubble.Others, however, are said to have enjoyed a round of golf at the JCB Golf and Country Club in nearby Uttoxeter.It’s said that players were “thrilled” with the impromptu gig, which went some way in making up for being unable to see their families due to Covid-19 safety measures.Sheeran is also known for his love of football, having.
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