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.
Watch King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit ‘American Idol’ With Katy Perry and Lionel Richie After Coronation Concert: Video
usmagazine.comIt’s a British invasion! King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on American Idol after Katy Perry and Lionel Richie played at the coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.During ABC’s broadcast of the competition series, guest judges Alanis Morrisette and Ed Sheeran filled in for Perry, 38, and Richie, 73.
However, Idol checked in with the duo via satellite.“What a party, what a party. It was unbelievable,” the “All Night Long” singer said.“It was incredible,” Perry chimed in.Richie that they were hoping to give Idol viewers a surprise. “Now we were trying to figure out what can we do to bring something different to the show.
So, I would like to — Katy, excuse me, I have a surprise,” he said.Perry moved to the side so Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, could stand between them.“Are you planning to do this all night long?” the king quipped, referring to Richie’s famous song. “I just wanted to check how long you’ll be using this room for.”The “Hello” crooner laughed, “We have to give the room up right away!”The monarch turned sincere as he praised their performances at Windsor Castle earlier that day. “Thank you so much for your brilliant performance.
And Katy, it was wonderful. It really was,” Charles gushed.“You were fantastic, absolutely fantastic,” Camilla added.The performers said the regents were hosting a festive get-together as coronation weekend came to a close.“We understand there’s a party,” Richie said.“Ah, you’ve heard about that, have you?” Charles remarked, cheekily adding, “You’re busy with all these other things.”The Alabama native assured him, “As soon as we finish, we’re coming to the party.”“Well, you deserve it, bless you,” the king said. “Thank you both so much.
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