Adele
Bluesy British pop singer-songwriter Adele Adkins, who performs as Adele, had a remarkable rise after she exploded onto the scene with her 2008 debut album, 19, and followed it up with her even more successful sophomore release, 21, in 2011. Those albums sold more than 12 million albums in the United States alone, and spawned the No. 1 singles "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," and "Set Fire to the Rain." By the end of 2011, Adele -- who counts Etta James and Beyonce among her influences -- was selling enough tickets to fill large venues and garnering positive reviews in the US and the UK.
Adele Concert & Tour Photos