Ellie Goulding's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ellie Goulding.

Ellie Goulding, born Elena Jane Goulding, is an English singer, songwriter, and activist. She began writing songs at 15 and debuted with "Under the Sheets" in 2009. Shortly after, she signed with Polydor Records and released her debut EP. Her album, Lights (2010), reached No. 1 in the UK and was reissued as Bright Lights, featuring the hit singles "Your Song", "Starry Eyed," and "Lights."

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 2015: "Love Me Like You Do" Grammy Nomination

In December 2015, "Love Me Like You Do" earned Ellie Goulding a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance.

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January 2016: "Love Me Like You Do" Brit Awards Nominations

In January 2016, "Love Me Like You Do" was nominated for British Single of the Year, and Best British Video at the 2016 Brit Awards.

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May 2017: MAC collaboration ranked among best-selling

As of May 2017, Ellie Goulding's collection is included among the best-selling MAC collaborations of all time, placing at number sixteen.

2017: Global Leadership Award

In 2017, Ellie Goulding was awarded the 'Global Leadership Award' by the United Nations Foundation for her environmental and social justice activism.

2019: Celebrity Ally by British LGBT Awards

In 2019, Ellie Goulding received the 'Celebrity Ally' award by the British LGBT Awards, recognising her support for the LGBTQ+ community.

2019: Honorary Doctorate of Arts

In 2019, Ellie Goulding was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at the University of Kent in recognition of her contribution to music.

2019: Variety Hitmakers Decade Award

In 2019, Ellie Goulding was honoured with the Variety Hitmakers Decade Award, after ten years of consistent work as a hitmaker, with Goulding stating: 'It's probably the first time I've really been acknowledged for this work'.

2022: Ally Award by the Attitude Awards

In 2022, Ellie Goulding was honored with the 'Ally Award' by the Attitude Awards for her support to the LGBTQ+ community.

2022: Humanitarian of the Year

In 2022, Ellie Goulding was named 'Humanitarian of the Year' by the United Nations Foundation for her work raising awareness of fossil fuel-funded conflicts and her support for refugees.

2022: BMI President's Award

In 2022, Ellie Goulding was presented with the BMI President's Award at the 2022 BMI London Awards ceremony in recognition as a songwriter.

2022: Ally Award Acceptance

In 2022, while accepting the Ally Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, Ellie Goulding urged fellow allies to 'step up' and use their platforms to support, and protect the LGBTQ community, placing particular emphasis on transgender individuals in light of the 'exhausting' rising number of targeted attacks and growing hostility toward the trans community.

March 2023: Release of "By the End of the Night" and BRIT Billion Award

On March 10, 2023, Ellie Goulding released the single "By the End of the Night". On May 3, Ellie Goulding was presented with the BRIT Billion Award.

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2023: 'The Praeses Elit Award' from Trinity College Dublin

In 2023, Ellie Goulding was awarded with 'The Praeses Elit Award' from Trinity College Dublin, which is given to those who have left an impact in their respective fields.

July 26, 2024: "Miracle" Certified Two-Time Platinum

As of July 26, 2024, Ellie Goulding's single "Miracle" is certified two-time platinum by the BPI.

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2024: The Conservationist of the Year

In 2024, Ellie Goulding was presented with The Perfect World Foundation Award as 'The Conservationist of the Year', becoming the first musician to be recognized with this title.