Adele

Adele, a global icon in the music industry, has amassed a multitude of accolades, including 16 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Her debut, the album "19", included UK top-five singles "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love". The follow-up, "21", remains the best-selling album of the 21st century and holds the record for the top-performing album in US chart history. Adele's third studio album, "25", broke first-week sales records in the UK and US and earned her five Grammy Awards. Her fourth studio album, "30", includes the Grammy Award-winning single "Easy on Me". Adele's success as a recording artist is underscored by her sales of over 120 million records worldwide.

Aside from her success in the recording studio, Adele has made significant strides as a live performer. She embarked on a world tour, "An Evening with Adele", in 2008, which spanned over a year. Subsequently, she launched the "Adele Live" tour to promote her album "21", selling out its North American leg. After undergoing vocal cord microsurgery in 2011, she made a triumphant return to the stage at the 2012 Grammy Awards, where she won six categories, including Album of the Year. As of 2018, she has been engaged in a Las Vegas residency, "Weekends with Adele".

Adele's influence extends beyond her music. She has been recognized for her vocal range, emotive singing style, and her candid approach to discussing personal experiences, including her battle with postpartum depression and experiences with alcohol. Adele's connection to her audience has been bolstered by her openness and authenticity, whether through her music or her public discussions. Furthermore, Adele's financial success within the music industry is notable, with consistent listings in the Sunday Times Rich List and Forbes' list of highest-paid women in music. Despite her intention to take an indefinite break from music following the end of her residency in 2024, her legacy as a transformative figure in the music industry is assured. She is set to make her acting debut in the Tom Ford-directed film "Cry to Heaven," scheduled for release in 2026.