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.
The top ten shows to watch this Christmas from Call the Midwife to the Strictly special
ok.co.ukChristmas is officially upon us and what better way is there to snuggle into the festivities than hunkering down with a cuppa and disappearing into all the cosy, Christmas telly that's on offer.The small screen boasts a flurry of festive delights including everyone's favourites – such as Call The Midwife and the Strictly Come Dancing special – plus some new treats that we can't wait to sink our teeth into.
For anyone in need of a thriller, The Girl Before, is currently captivating viewers, while I Can See Your Voice will be back for a festive special.
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