Ellie Goulding

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About Ellie Goulding


Ellie Goulding is a British vocalist whose music finds the balance between electro-pop and indie folk. Born in Hereford, England, she later moved to the country's east coast to study drama at the University of Kent. Goulding had developed a love for folk music as a teenager, and her time at University also exposed her to electronica. After two years, she took a break from her studies and moved to West London, where she pursued a career as an alternative singer/songwriter and befriended producers like Starsmith and Frankmusik, who gave her songs an electro-pop twist. In 2009, Goulding began building an audience via the internet, where early tracks like "Starry Eyed" and a cover of Sam Sparro's "Black & Gold" were posted on taste-making MP3 blogs such as Discodust. Goulding soon graduated from the blogosphere to print media, gaining praise from mainstream publications like The Guardian and fielding offers from record labels. She ultimately signed a major-label deal with Polydor Records and began making preparations to release her debut album. In the meantime, she penned songs for Diana Vickers, Gabriella Climi, and others.

During the final weeks of 2009, Goulding topped the BBC's "Sound of 2010," a poll conducted by British music critics and industry insiders to identify new talent. Building on that momentum, she released Lights -- a sparkling debut album that splashed Goulding's vocal flutter across a landscape of acoustic and synthesized instruments -- in March 2010. Lights topped the U.K. charts during its first week and spun off a Top Five single, "Starry Eyed," which also charted well in Ireland and New Zealand. Later that year, the album was re-released as Bright Lights, featuring seven new recordings (including a cover of Elton John's "Your Song," which peaked at number two). ~ Andrew Leahey & Jason Birchmeier, Rovi

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Music

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  • 'Figure 8' (Live At The 2013 The Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Figure 8' (Live At The 2013 The Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Anything Could Happen' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Anything Could Happen' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Lights' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Lights' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'I Need Your Love' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'I Need Your Love' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • 'Starry Eyed' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
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    'Starry Eyed' (Live At The 2013 Hangout Music Festival)
  • I Need Your Love
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    I Need Your Love
  • Explosions
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    Explosions
  • Figure 8
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  • Lights (Rolling Stone Live)
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    Lights (Rolling Stone Live)
  • I Know You Care
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    I Know You Care

Interviews & Exclusives

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  • mtvU Pop Quiz: Ellie Goulding On Stinky Roommates
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    mtvU Pop Quiz: Ellie Goulding On Stinky Roommates
  • Ellie Goulding Attributes Interest In Her Love Life With Her 'Honest' Lyrics
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    Ellie Goulding Attributes Interest In Her Love Life With Her 'Honest' Lyrics
  • Ellie Goulding Replied 'Hell Yeah' To Being on 'Breaking Dawn' Soundtrack
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    Ellie Goulding Replied 'Hell Yeah' To Being on 'Breaking Dawn' Soundtrack
  • Ellie Goulding Wanted 'Halcyon' To Stay Away From Boys
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    Ellie Goulding Wanted 'Halcyon' To Stay Away From Boys
  • Ellie Goulding's 'Anything Could Happen' Is About Fate
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    Ellie Goulding's 'Anything Could Happen' Is About Fate

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  • Ellie Goulding performs during the 2013 Hangout Music Festival on May 19, 2013 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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    Ellie Goulding performs during the 2013 Hangout Music Festival on May 19, 2013 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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  • Ellie Goulding performs during the 2013 Hangout Music Festival on May 19, 2013 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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    Ellie Goulding performs during the 2013 Hangout Music Festival on May 19, 2013 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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    Ellie Goulding Dazzles the Hangout Music Festival
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    May 21, 2013
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    MKTO Is Obsessed With Cool Ranch Doritos Tacos, Bizarre Socks, And Ellie Goulding (VIDEO)
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    May 21, 2013
    Did you know that MKTO is obsessed with Cool Ranch Dorito Tacos? WELL, NOW YOU DO!  Electro-pop/hip-hop/R&B outfit  MKTO  (that's singer Tony Olle...
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    Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Kings Of Leon Make Music The Star At Hangout Fest
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    May 20, 2013
    Though the scenery was plenty nice, the music stole the show at Hangout 2013.
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    Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Kings Of Leon Make Music The Star At Hangout Fest
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    May 20, 2013
    Though the scenery was plenty nice, the music stole the show at Hangout 2013.
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    The 20 Most Life-Affirming Things That Happened At Hangout Fest
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    May 20, 2013
    Credit: Caesarsebastian's Instagram Come to Hangout Fest for the three-day lineup of live music on the beach, stay for the fried shrimp, friendly...
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    Billboard Music Awards 2013: The Complete Winners List
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    May 20, 2013
    Taylor Swift is the night's big winner, taking home an impressive eight trophies.
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    Billboard Music Awards 2013: The Complete Winners List
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    May 20, 2013
    Taylor Swift is the night's big winner, taking home an impressive eight trophies.
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    Ellie Goulding Graduates From Guest Spot To Main Stage At Hangout
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    May 20, 2013
    The last time electro-pop extraordinaire  Ellie Goulding was at Hangout Fest she was just a guest of then-beau Skrillex on one of the small stage...
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    Ellie Goulding's Powerful Hangout Fest Set Was One For The Girls
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    May 20, 2013
    British singer invaded Gulf Shores, Alabama, for an electrified performance.
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    Ellie Goulding's Powerful Hangout Fest Set Was One For The Girls
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    May 20, 2013
    British singer invaded Gulf Shores, Alabama, for an electrified performance.
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    Ellie Goulding to Perform at Royal Wedding
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    the singer to perform because they were both big fans of her music and enjoyed her 2010 debut album, Lights. PHOTOS: William and Kate's road to romanc...
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    Ellie Goulding, Cee Lo Green and Dizzee Rascal Join Music Matters Campaign
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    Ellie Goulding, Cee Lo Green and Dizzee Rascal have joined the Music Matters campaign, hoping to educate consumers on the value of music (monetary and...
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    Listen to Ellie Goulding Cover The Weeknd
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    Ellie Goulding is a newly-minted English pop star with an alarmingly high falsetto and a knack for vocal sampling effects; The Weeknd is a mysterious ...
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    Ellie Goulding: 'Anything Could Happen' (Video) | Prefix
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    Tweet British songstress Ellie Goulding is currently prepping her sophomore album, Halycon--the follow up to her 2010 breakout debut, Lights. Despite ...
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    Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2 Soundtrack: Feist, St. Vincent, Ellie Goulding (Produced By Skrillex), Passion Pit, & More
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    Earlier today, the Twilight folks announced the artists like Feist, St. Vincent, Elle Goulding (produced by Skrillex!), Green Day, Passion Pit will co...
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    Owl City Wants Ellie Goulding Collab, Says Next Album Will Be 'Edgy' | Billboard
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    "It's very synth heavy, obviously. It kind of grinds a little bit more in a cool way." Coming of the success of his "Good Time" debut, Adam Young says...
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    Ellie Goulding Talks 2013 Tour, Being 'A Bit More Adventurous' | Billboard
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    Ellie Goulding brightened up 2012 with the surprise U.S. success of "Lights." Now the singer's looking forward to bringing her shine on the road. Her ...
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    Ellie Goulding Surprises Fans At LACMA With Performance For Crash Concerts
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    Stephanie Cabral When singer Ellie Goulding hints at a secret show, people will listen. Maaay or may not be doing a little pop-up acoustic show in LA ...
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    Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding’s “I Need Your Love” Video: Watch The Steamy Clip
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    Want It, Need It We're not sure exactly what we expected from the video for Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding's big dance single "I Need Your Love," bu...
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    Bridgit Mendler Performs Ellie Goulding’s “Starry Eyed” For ‘Hurricane Sessions’: Watch
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    Twinkle Twinkle Here's a worthy cover from Bridgit Mendler: The "Hurricane" songbird has debuted her own take on Ellie Goulding's lushly gorgeous "Sta...
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Tour Dates

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  • May 26 Sunday
    Londonderry, UK Ebrington Square
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  • May 26 Sunday
    Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK Unknown venue
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  • Jun 1 Saturday
    Twickenham, UK Twickenham Stadium
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  • Jun 4 Tuesday
    Calvia, Spain Mallorca Rocks Hotel
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  • Jun 5 Wednesday
    San Antonio, Spain Ibiza Rocks Hotel
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Nürburg, Germany Nürburgring
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Nuremberg, Germany Zeppelinfeld
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Inverness, UK Loch Ness, Clune Farm
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Inverness, UK Clune Farm
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  • Jun 9 Sunday
    London, UK Wembley Stadium
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  • Jun 13 Thursday
    Newport, UK Seaclose Park
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Aarhus, Denmark Ådalen
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Landgraaf, Netherlands Unknown venue
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  • Jun 21 Friday
    Dover, DE, US Dover International Speedway
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  • Jul 1 Monday
    Newark, NJ, US Prudential Center
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  • Jul 1 Monday
    New York, NY, US Prudential Center
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  • Jul 2 Tuesday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US CONSOL Energy Center
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  • Jul 3 Wednesday
    Toronto, ON, Canada Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
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  • Jul 4 Thursday
    Québec, QC, Canada Plains of Abraham
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  • Jul 5 Friday
    Montreal, QC, Canada Bell Centre
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  • Jul 6 Saturday
    Toronto, ON, Canada Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
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  • Jul 8 Monday
    Québec, QC, Canada Plaines D'abraham
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  • Jul 10 Wednesday
    Columbus, OH, US Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center
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  • Jul 11 Thursday
    Auburn Hills, MI, US The Palace of Auburn Hills
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  • Jul 13 Saturday
    Chicago, IL, US United Center
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  • Jul 14 Sunday
    St. Paul, MN, US Xcel Energy Center
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  • Jul 17 Wednesday
    Calgary, AB, Canada Scotiabank Saddledome
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  • Jul 18 Thursday
    Edmonton, AB, Canada Rexall Place
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Vancouver, BC, Canada Rogers Arena
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  • Jul 21 Sunday
    Seattle, WA, US Key Arena
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  • Jul 22 Monday
    Portland, OR, US Rose Garden Arena
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  • Jul 24 Wednesday
    Sacramento, CA, US Sleep Train Arena
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  • Jul 25 Thursday
    San Jose, CA, US HP Pavilion
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  • Jul 27 Saturday
    Los Angeles, CA, US Staples Center
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  • Jul 28 Sunday
    Los Angeles, CA, US Staples Center
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  • Jul 30 Tuesday
    San Diego, CA, US Valley View Casino Center
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  • Jul 31 Wednesday
    Phoenix, AZ, US US Airways Center
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Chicago, IL, US Grant Park
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Montreal, QC, Canada Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
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  • Aug 5 Monday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Aug 6 Tuesday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Aug 8 Thursday
    St Louis, MO, US Scottrade Center
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    Kansas City, MO, US Sprint Center
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  • Aug 10 Saturday
    Oklahoma City, OK, US Chesapeake Energy Arena
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  • Aug 12 Monday
    Dallas, TX, US American Airlines Center
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  • Aug 14 Wednesday
    Austin, TX, US Frank Erwin Center, University of Texas
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Houston, TX, US Toyota Center
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Chelmsford, UK Hylands Park
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Weston-under-Lizard, Uk, UK Weston Park
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  • Sep 6 Friday
    Berlin, Germany Flughafen Tempelhof
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Discography

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  • Anything Could Happen (2012)
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    Anything Could Happen (2012)
  • Halcyon (2012)
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    Halcyon (2012)
    Interscope
  • Run into the Light (2011)
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    Run into the Light (2011)
    Interscope
  • Bright Lights (2010)
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    Bright Lights (2010)
    Polydor
  • Lights (2010)
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    Lights (2010)
    Polydor
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