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Ellie Goulding: news, music and more

Ellie Goulding is one of Britain's most distinctive pop voices. Her airy, fluttering vocals and her blend of folk, electronic and pop have earned her hits on both sides of the Atlantic. This page gathers our Ellie Goulding coverage.

Folk roots, electronic sound

Ellie grew up in Herefordshire, England, and began writing songs on acoustic guitar. Her early work combined folk-style songwriting with electronic production, and her debut album Lights introduced a sound that felt fresh and personal. The title track, Lights, went on to become a major hit in the United States, while her cover of Elton John's Your Song reached a huge audience in the United Kingdom.

Global hits

Ellie's second album Halcyon produced Anything Could Happen and Burn, an anthemic single that topped the British charts. Her collaboration with Calvin Harris on I Need Your Love brought her to dance floors around the world. Love Me Like You Do, from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, became one of the biggest songs of her career and earned a Grammy nomination. Her album Delirium followed with On My Mind.

A streaming favourite

Ellie's music has consistently performed well on streaming services, where she has appeared alongside Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce among the most-streamed female artists globally.

On stage

She has performed at major festivals and televised events, including the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where she shared the bill with The Weeknd and Selena Gomez. Ellie is also known for her passion for running and fitness, which helps her deliver energetic live shows.

Beyond the music

Keep listening

New singles, albums, collaborations and live performances: follow the latest Ellie Goulding news here and tell us which of her songs you never skip.