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Adele

Born: 1988. Living in: England

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, better known simply as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Adele was offered a recording contract from XL Recordings after a friend posted her demo on Myspace in 2006. The next year she received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award and won the BBC Sound of 2008. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success. The album is certified four times platinum in the UK, and double platinum in the US. Her career in the US was boosted by a Saturday Night Live appearance in late 2008. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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Trax Recordings

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Adele : Rolling in the Deep

This chart-topping song by English singer/songwriter Adele was a dramatic addition to the GLEE Prom Queen episdoe. It can be performed a cappella, as in the GLEE version, or with the bluesy, soulful accompaniment. Availible separately, SATB, TTBB, SSAA, SAB and ShowTrax CD. Duration ca. 3:30.

Adele : Someone Like You

The #1 pop hit by Adele is a heartfelt ballad with an absolutely gorgeous piano accompaniment. Opening with a single voice on the opening verse, the vocal textures gradually build into a full-voiced chorus that expresses the emotional message of the song. Ideal for all types of choral ensembles!

Adele : Turning Tables

From Adele's second album 21 and also performed by Gwyneth Paltrow on Glee, and with a piano accompaniment that is almost classical in approach, the reflective vocals express emotion of deep melancholy tinged with hopefulness. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available digitally (syn, gtr, b). Duration: ca. 4:05.

Adele : Rumour Has It/Someone Like You

The all-girl Troubletones sing a phenomenal mash-up of two Adele hits in Season Three. Alternating between the aggressive Rumour Has It and a more accepting Someone Like You, this epic pairing offers solo opportunities and powerful vocal backups. A fantastic SSA feature! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:10.

Mac Huff : Adele: Songs from the Album 21

The English singer/songwriter Adele's second album 21 has enjoyed enormous critical acclaim, with reviewers lauding her multi-Grammy-winning vocal performance and introspective songwriting. Four smash hits are included in this 10-minute medley, including: Rolling In The Deep, Rumour Has It, Set Fire to the Rain, Someone Like You.

Mac Huff : Hello

The English singer and songwriter Adele returned to the pop charts in spectacular style, breaking records and achieving tremendous commercial success. This soulful piano ballad evokes themes of nostalgia and reflection for a wonderful choral showcase for choirs of all ages and levels.

Paul Langford : Skyfall

Adele sings the James Bond movie theme song Skyfall to perfection. Dark, moody and rich with sound, this arrangement captures it all and creates the 007 atmosphere for your next performance.