Adele is a world-renowned British singer and songwriter known for her powerful soulful voice and emotive songwriting. She graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in 2006. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 and achieved significant commercial and critical success. She gained global superstardom with her second studio album, 21, which features hit singles like Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You. The album 21 became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Her third studio album, 25, continued her streak of massive success, breaking multiple sales records upon its release. Adele has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 16 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for her James Bond theme song Skyfall. She is recognized for her ability to blend pop, soul, and R&B influences into a distinct musical style. In 2021, she released her fourth studio album, 30, which explored themes of divorce and motherhood. She has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to music. Adele is widely considered one of the best-selling music artists in history, having sold over 120 million records worldwide. Her residency show in Las Vegas, Weekends with Adele, has also received widespread acclaim.