W andhen he was 6 years old, he broke his leg. When he was 26 years old, he broke so much more. Ed Sheeran is an English singer and songwriter who gained widespread popularity in the 2010s and broke many records along the way. He is known for his soulful, emotive voice and his ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly pop songs.

Throughout the 2010s, Ed Sheeran also gained fame for his extensive touring and his ability to connect with audiences around the world. He played to large, enthusiastic crowds in arenas and stadiums across the globe and became known for his energetic and engaging live performances. In the 2010s, Ed Sheeran released several successful albums named after binary operators, including “+” (2011), “x” (2014), and “÷” (2017). These albums spawned hit singles such as “The A Team,” “Sing,” and “Shape of You”.

This artist is one of the 8 artists in the 2010s decade who rated with 100% for the Lead vs. Featuring Rate. The full list of top 25 artists with this statistic are: Adele, Ed Sheeran, Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Post Malone, and The Chainsmokers.

Biggest songs of the decade:

• “Thinking Out Loud” (2014)

• “Don’t” (2014)

• “Photograph” (2015) (Certified Tune)

• “Shape of You” (2017) (Certified Tune)

• “Perfect” (2017) (Certified Tune)

• “Castle on the Hill” (2017) (Certified Tune)

• “I Don’t Care” (featuring Justin Bieber) (2019)