Ellie Goulding is a British singer-songwriter from Herefordshire, England. She studied at the University of Kent where she began developing her electronic music sound. After being spotted at a talent show, she signed with Polydor Records in 2009 and released her debut single "Under the Sheets". Her 2010 debut album "Lights" was a commercial success, peaking at number one in the UK and selling over 1.6 million copies worldwide. Goulding has since released two more albums and has collaborated with artists like Calvin Harris, Zedd, and Skrillex. She has received several accolades including the BBC Sound of 2010 award and Brit Award nominations.