Adele celebrates with the award for the best British album of the year during the Brit Awards 2012 at the O2 Arena in London, Feb. 21, 2012.
Adele was born May 5, 1988, as Adele Laurie Blue Adkins in north London, England. The British singer released her debut effort, "19," in 2008. Her sophomore album, "21," came out in 2011.