Musician
Adele
Adele is an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and for a discography of studio albums each numbered after her age at the time of writing.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (/əˈdɛl/; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. Regarded as a British icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Her accolades include 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
After graduating from the BRIT School in 2006, Adele signed a record deal with XL Recordings. Her debut album, 19 (2008), included the UK top-five singles "Chasing Pavements" and "Make You Feel My Love", becoming one of the best-selling debut albums ever in the UK. She received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Act II — The Work
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
Act III — The Numbers
Spotify data as of August 21, 2026
Born
Birthplace
Tottenham, London, England
Age
38
Computed from the birth date on file (May 5, 1988).
Years active
18
since first credit (2008)
Albums
4
Counted from 4 discography entries on this profile.
Notable awards
2
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Spotify followers
72.1M
Spotify's own follower count, read from the public artist page — as of August 21, 2026.
Frequently asked
How old is Adele?
Adele is 38 years old, born May 5, 1988.
Where was Adele born?
Adele was born in Tottenham, London, England.
What is Adele known for?
Adele is an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and for a discography of studio albums each numbered after her age at the time of writing.
What awards has Adele won?
Documented awards for Adele: Grammy Award for Album of the Year — 21 (2012); Academy Award for Best Original Song — "Skyfall" (2013).
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year — 21 (2012)
- Academy Award for Best Original Song — "Skyfall" (2013)
Closing Credits
Facts on this page are sourced and cited per Auteur Nova's editorial methodology. Hand-verified from Wikipedia, 2026-08-06 — real facts only. Spotify artist ID cross-verified via kworb.net's Spotify chart pages (which key off the same ID) and the artist page's own bio/discography links, 2026-08-21; follower count read directly off open.spotify.com/artist/4dpARuHxo51G3z768sgnrY (Spotify's own follower figure, not a neutral or site-derived metric).