Edward Christopher Sheeran, born on February 17, 1991, is a renowned English singer-songwriter from Halifax, West Yorkshire, who grew up in Framlingham, Suffolk. He began writing songs at eleven and gained early attention with his No 5 Collaborations Project EP in 2011, leading to a record deal with Asylum Records. His debut album, Plus, launched in 2011 and reached number one in the UK, featuring the breakout hit The A Team. Sheeran quickly became one of the UK’s most celebrated new artists, winning Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act in 2012. Sheeran’s follow-up albums have achieved global success, with Multiply in 2014 and Divide in 2017 both topping charts internationally. Divide was the best-selling album worldwide in 2017, with singles like Shape of You and Perfect setting records and topping charts in multiple countries. Known for his blend of pop, folk, and R and B, Sheeran continued to expand his sound with the No 6 Collaborations Project in 2019, which included several chart-topping singles. His subsequent albums, Equals and Subtract, both debuted at number one in major markets, while Autumn Variations marked his first independent release under his label, Gingerbread Man Records. Sheeran is one of the best-selling music artists in history, with over 200 million records sold worldwide and multiple entries among the UK’s best-selling albums. He has set Spotify and touring records, including the highest-grossing tour of all time with his Divide Tour. In addition to his music, Sheeran has made appearances in film and television, including the movie Yesterday, and has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in the global music industry.