Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to fame as a critically acclaimed artist in the early 2010s after releasing his debut album + (read as “plus”) in 2011. The album spawned several chart-topping singles such as ‘The A Team’, ‘Lego House’ and ‘Give Me Love’. His follow up albums X (read as “multiply”) released in 2014, ÷ (“divide”), released in 2017 have also seen great success with multiple number one hits including Shape of You, Castle on the Hill and Perfect.

In 2012 he was awarded two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act respectively while also receiving five Grammy Award nominations during that time span. As of 2021 Ed has won four Grammys from fifteen total nominations which makes him one of the most decorated solo artists ever at this prestigious award show . Additionally he has won three American Music Awards , seven Billboard Music Awards , thirteen Ivor Novello Awards among many others throughout his career thus far making him a household name across both sides of Atlantic Ocean .

Aside from music Ed Sheeran is involved philanthropic work particularly through East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices where he serves as ambassador since 2015 . In 2019 it was announced that he had been made an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charity . He currently resides near Framlingham Suffolk England where much of his latest studio efforts were recorded between 2018 – 2020 before release late last year under title No 6 Collaborations Project featuring collaborations with well known names like Justin Bieber Khalid Eminem Travis Scott Cardi B Haim Stormzy Bruno Mars etc..

Overall Ed Sheeran stands out amongst peers thanks immense contribution modern day pop culture ; inspiring new generations come appreciate beauty storytelling lyrics combined powerful vocals production savvy songs sure stand ages give hope those who listen them now future years ahead…