While the world knows Lily Allen, by her now famous stage name, this singer and songwriter was born Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper. This English singer and songwriter first burst onto the music scene in 2005 when she became an instant success on Myspace and BBC Radio 1. This led to a contract with Regal Recordings. In 2006, she released her first mainstream single, “Smile,” which quickly went to the top of the UK Singles Chart. Since releasing her first single, Lily Allen has received international recognition for her unique musical style and memorable lyrics. Her debut album, Alright, Still garnered the singer international success, selling more than 2.6 million copies around the globe.Lily Allen has been praised by many for having one of the most unique voices in music, and has been highly acclaimed for her deeply personal lyrics. Allen has gone on to receive several awards and nominations for her work including Grammy Awards, MY Video Music Awards and BRIT Awards. Dedicated to proving that she can span all genres, the singer released a sophomore album It’s Not Me, It’s You that had a more electro-pop feel, instead of her traditional ska and reggae sound. This album spawned several hit singles such as “F- You” and “The Fear.”During her highly successful career, Lily Allen has been nominated for countless awards, and in 2009, she took a break from the music industry, before returning in 2001 by launching her own record label. In 2013, the outspoken singer announced that she would be working on her third studio album. This record, titled Sheezus, featured new songs including the wildly popular “Hard out Here.” The album is currently experiencing tremendous success in the market.While Allen’s music has earned her a number of awards and nominations, she is most well known for her live musical performances. Her high-energy style has been highly praised by fans and critics alike. In addition to making several live television performances, Lily Allen has also gone out on her own tour events. Fans who want to see the singer in person will find she is currently touring around the country in an exciting new event. This tour will keep Allen on the road through the summer and into the fall and features some of Allen’s latest hits from her recent album.
