What has set Ellie Goulding in the limelight is her career as an English singer-songwriter. Her career has earned her handsomely as she has managed to have a net worth of $30 million. Ellie is mainly known in the United Kingdom but her fame has spread globally thanks to different hits and albums that have given her the limelight.
Moreover, Ellie has won several awards including a nomination for a Grammy. It is such success that has pushed her into the limelight and brought her admirable financial success. We will begin this post with looking at her early life. We will then talk about how her career has evolved and how she managed to create her wealth.
Early Life of Ellie Goulding
Ellie’s birth name is Elena Jane Goulding and she was born in Hereford, England, on December 30, 1986. Ellie was raised in Lyonshall town and growing up, her interest in music became evident at the age of nine after she learned how to play the clarinet.
She then transitioned to playing guitar at the age of 14 and, by the time she turned 15, Ellie was enjoying writing her songs. However, Ellie failed her A level Music in high school but passed in the other subjects.
After graduating, Ellie then joined the University of Kent to study drama and theatre. Ellie completed her degree and afterwards is when she met herfuture producer and started working on her debut album.
Overview of Ellie Goulding’s Career
Talking about Ellie’s music career, it officially began after she signed a record deal with Polydor Records in 2009. However, she released her debut single through Neon Gold Records, a smaller but independent label.
Ellie’s “Under the Sheets” performed well on the charts and the success pioneered her exposure on television shows and eventually a win at the BBC Sound in its 2010 poll. Ellie then spent the next period focusing on writing songs for high-profile artists while also featuring on different albums.
Ellie was then ready to release her debut album in 2010 and it topped in the UK album charts. Besides, it even reached some notable success in other places in the world and this gave her a limelight and popularity.
“Starry Eyed” is Ellie’s most successful single and it reached #4 on the charts. Ellie debut album, Lights, achieved platinum status in 2012 and sold over 1.6 million units globally. Still in the same year, Ellie covered Elton John’s song, “Your Song” and the cover went viral reached #2 on the charts. This also pushed her more into the limelight in the United States.
Ellie Goulding’s Net Worth
Ellie’s career started when she was a baby. She pushed on to create a successful career. As a singer, she has released several albums and even collaborated with other artists. As a songwriter, she has written songs for several high-profile artists.
It is her career that has pioneered her wealth. As of 2024, Ellie Goulding enjoys a net worth of $30 million,
