Emeli Sande

Emeli Sandé is a British singer and songwriter, born in Sunderland and raised in Scotland. She gained recognition in 2009 by featuring on Chipmunk's single "Diamond Rings," which reached the top 10 in the UK charts. The following year, she collaborated with Wiley on "Never Be Your Woman," another top 10 hit. In 2011, she released her first solo single, "Heaven," followed by "Read All About It (Part III)" with Professor Green, which reached number one in the UK and Irish charts. Her debut album, "Our Version of Events," topped the UK charts and became the best-selling album of 2012. In 2012, she performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympic Games. She has won several awards, including the Brit Award for Best British Female Artist in 2013.