Ed Sheeran
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Edward Christopher Sheeran
Date of Birth: February 17, 1991
Place of Birth: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England (raised in Suffolk)
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: ~75 kg (165 lbs)
Religion: Christian background
Nationality: British
Ancestry: English, Irish
Languages: English (native)
Marital Status: Married to Cherry Seaborn (2019–present)
Children: Lyra Antarctica (2020), Jupiter (2022)
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer
Education: Thomas Mills High School; early independent releases
Net Worth: $200M–$250M (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 45M+ • YouTube 55M+ subs • X 15M+
Businesses: Gingerbread Man Records; pubs/properties in UK
Current Residence: Framlingham & London, UK (touring worldwide)
Number of Houses: Multiple (UK)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Sang in church choirs; learned guitar young.
- Busked and played small gigs across the UK.
- Released indie EPs before major-label debut.
- Breakthrough via online buzz and collaborations.
- Built a one-man live-looping performance style.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2011: Debut album + (“The A Team”).
- 2014: x (“Thinking Out Loud”)—global success.
- 2017: ÷ (“Shape of You”); record-setting tour.
- 2019: No.6 Collaborations Project.
- 2021: = with hits and new visuals.
- 2023: – (Subtract) & Autumn Variations.
- 2024–2025: Ongoing Mathematics Tour dates & new sessions.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Multiple Grammy Awards (incl. Song of the Year).
- BRIT Awards Artist of the Year and more.
- One of the highest-grossing tours of all time.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Famous for live looping—builds songs in real time alone on stage.
- “Shape of You” is among the most-streamed songs ever.
- Wrote for/with artists like Justin Bieber and One Direction.
- Collects guitars with unique custom artwork.
- Owns a home complex dubbed “Sheeranville” in Suffolk.
- Performed surprise busking sessions during tours.
- Prefers small pubs and intimate gigs between stadium shows.
- Charity work supports local UK causes and children’s hospitals.
- His ÷ Tour set multiple attendance records worldwide.
- Blends folk, pop, and hip-hop influences in songwriting.
- Started recording DIY EPs as a teenager.
- Uses loop stations and percussive guitar taps live.
- Has synesthesia-like descriptions for music colors when writing.
- Often records vocals with minimal tuning/comping for authenticity.
- Collaborated with classical/orchestral arrangers on special sets.
- His songs are popular choices for weddings and first dances.
- Enjoys hot sauce and collects specialty bottles on tour.
- Appeared in cameos for films/TV, including fantasy series.
- Released two albums in 2023 within months.
- Frequently experiments with alternate tunings on guitar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ed Sheeran born?
February 17, 1991 (Halifax; raised in Suffolk, UK).
How tall is he?
About 173 cm (5′8″).
Is he married?
Yes—Cherry Seaborn (since 2019).
Does he have children?
Two daughters: Lyra and Jupiter.
What are his biggest albums?
+, x, ÷, =, –.
What’s his touring reputation?
One of history’s top-grossing solo tours.
Has he won Grammys?
Yes—multiple, including Song of the Year.
What is his label venture?
Gingerbread Man Records.
What genres does he mix?
Pop, folk, and hip-hop elements.
Does he write for others?
Yes—numerous hit collaborations and co-writes.
Where does he live?
Framlingham & London, with global touring.
What’s special about his live show?
Solo looping performance—no backing band needed.
Any side businesses?
UK hospitality/real estate plus his imprint label.
Favorite instruments?
Steel- and nylon-string acoustics; loop station gear.
How to start his discography?
Begin with x and ÷, then explore = and –.