Who is Adele Adkins

This plus size British singer and songwriter is gaining world wide acclaim for her earthy vocals and pain filled song writing. I was first introduced to her when she appeared as the featured musician on Saturday Night Live last fall.

I fell hard for the plus size songstress's beautiful features and her captivating vocals. If I had to describe her vocals I would say she's a combination of blues and folk. Kind of like Lulu, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Norah Jones and Jewel all mixed up into one. If I had to describe her song writing, I'd have to say they are edgy and full of pain but wrapped with a glimmer of hope.

London born, Adele is making waves with her self titled album Adele 19. It contains twelve melancholy ballads of which all but one she wrote the lyrics for. At twenty, she is already showing signs of a successful long term career. After a quick boost from Myspace fans she signed with a record label. She's honed her skills in a British performing arts school and was nominated for four Grammy Awards (she won two).

I highly recommend adding this soulful diva to your listening repertoire.