Ed Sheeran is a 25-year old British singer-songwriter who combines folk, indie pop and acoustic styles in his music. His first single "The A Team" was released commercially in 2011, debuting at number 3 on the UK charts. Sheeran's first album "+" was released in 2011 and featured several top 5 singles in the UK. His second album "X" was released in 2014 and became a major international success, topping the charts in 15 countries including the UK and US. Sheeran has collaborated with many other popular artists like Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams.