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.
Jamal Edwards: Tributes pour in for SBTV founder and son of Loose Women's Brenda following death at 31
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTributes have been pouring in from far and wide following the news of Jamal Edwards' death. Messages have been shared from the entertainment industry and beyond for SBTV founder after his death at the age of 31.
Jamal is credited for launching the careers of several leading British artists including Ed Sheeran, Dave, and Jessie J - all of whom appeared on his 'SBTV' YouTube channel.
The entrepreneur and music pioneer, who is the son of Loose Women star Brenda Edwards, was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his services to music. READ MORE: Oasis legend Noel Gallagher hit the town after Amir Khan and Kell Brook fight in Manchester He was also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, which helps young people launch their own businesses.
Comedian Mo Gilligan who hosted the Brit Awards earlier this month, called Edwards a "truly humble and blessed soul". He wrote on Twitter: "Your legacy will live on for years & you’ve inspired a whole generation.
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