Ed Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He would later be raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, in an artistic household that nurtured his early musical talents.

At the age of 11, Sheeran began writing songs after meeting singer-songwriter Damien Rice backstage at one of Rice’s shows. Inspired by Rice, Sheeran started recording CDs and selling them, laying the groundwork for his future career.

Sheeran started posting his music on YouTube, marking the beginning of his online presence and early steps into the music industry.

Sheeran released two EPs, which, although not immediately catapulting him to fame, helped build his portfolio and prepare him for future success.

Sheeran independently released the extended play "No. 5 Collaborations Project" and later signed with Asylum Records. His debut album, "+" ("Plus"), was released in September and topped the UK Albums Chart, featuring his first hit single, "The A Team".

Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act, solidifying his position in the music industry.

Sheeran's second studio album, "×" ("Multiply"), was released in June and topped charts around the world. It was named the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015 and won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards.

Sheeran won the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for his single "Thinking Out Loud" from the album "×".

Sheeran's third studio album, "÷" ("Divide"), topped the US and UK album charts and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. His single "Shape of You" peaked at No.1 on the singles charts of 34 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, and became the first song to hit 2 billion streams on Spotify.

By 2024, Sheeran had sold more than 26 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide, cementing his status as one of the world's best-selling music artists.