Ellie Goulding (born Elena Jane Goulding on 30 December 1986) is an English singer–songwriter and guitarist. She rose to fame after topping the BBC Sound of 2010 poll and winning the Critics Choice Award at the 2010 BRIT Awards. After signing to Polydor Records in 2009, Goulding released her first extended play, An Introduction to Ellie Goulding, followed by her debut full-length studio album, Lights, which will be released 1 March 2010. Since then, Ellie has released five more records, going from strength to strength and selling vast amounts, ranking among the best-selling British female artists of the 21st century.
