While 19 was warmly received by listeners upon release, it was 21 that really kicked off Adele's career as an international ...

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Where do the likes of Adele, Ed Sheeran and Amy Winehouse rank in this special chart, revealed for National Album Day 2019.

RAYE said she was "terrified" to sing Adele's 2012 song "Skyfall" at the 2025 Oscars during the James Bond tribute on Sunday, March 2.