In 2008, the British singer-songwriter Adele captured the music scene with the critically acclaimed 19, beginning her reign as one of pop’s most compelling voices. Her rich, soulful voice and deeply personal lyricism have propelled her to over 100 million records sold and 15 Grammy awards. Her second album, 21, remains the longest-running No. 1 album by a female solo artist, on both sides of the pond, and included heartrending breakup anthems like “Someone Like You” and “Rolling in the Deep.” Her third album, 25, was released in 2016 and contained more heartfelt confessions, delivered grandly.
“Let’s go one last time before I turn into a showgirl forever!”
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