How Did Ed Sheeran Make It Big? An Overview of His Journey and Ed Sheeran Signed Memorabilia

If there is one British male artist that stands out from the rest as the artist of the last decade, it is Ed Sheeran. Signed memorabilia and CDs can help you feel more in tune with the iconic English singer-songwriter- but it is better to understand how he made it big in the first place.

A Brief Timeline of Ed Sheeran’s Journey to Success

• Born in 1991
• Started singing at the age of four, soon afterward learned to play guitars, and began writing his own songs in high school
• Recorded his first EP in 2004 when he was 13 years old
• Auditioned for and was accepted into Youth Music Theatre UK in 2007, where his passion for music grew.
• Worked as a band’s guitar tech- and opened a show for them in 2008
• Busked and performed in pubs across England- all while sleeping on friends’ sofas for most of 2009, 2010, and 2011
• Released an independent record in 2011- which earned him an offer from Elton John’s management team
• His debut album entitled ‘+’, released in 2012 goes quadruple platinum and earns Sheeran two Brit Awards (British Breakthrough Act and Best British Male Solo Artist) and a Grammy nomination
• Second album0 entitled ‘x’ released in 2014- topping the US and UK albums chart
• Wins two Grammys for ‘Thinking Out Loud’ in 2016
• Ed’s third album, ‘÷’, is the best-selling album in the world in 2017- and in the same year, ‘Shape of You’, is the top-selling single in the UK and US.
• Bad Habits is released after a couple of years’ break- quickly taking the top spot around the world.
• A blur of touring, awards, recording, and collaborating secured Ed Sheeran as one of the greatest artists of the last decade.

Takeaways from Ed Sheeran: What Are the Keys to Making It?

Collaboration

A huge part of Ed Sheeran’s success came from collaborating with lots of people. He has performed vocals on other artists’ records, written songs for other singers, and helped to co-write and co-produce music at every opportunity. It seems to be something that has made a difference in Ed’s career.

Persistent Performing

If you want to make it big, you need to accept even the smallest opportunities. Perform for anyone, any time, for any reason. Get your name and music heard- you never know who might be listening.

Taking Risks

Playing it safe didn’t help Ed Sheeran sell more than 150 million records. They say there is no reward without risk- and in this industry, it’s true.

Learning Through Experience

An Ed Sheeran autograph nowadays holds major value- but it wasn’t always easy. Before making it big, Ed struggled- knowing that without being out there experiencing as much of the industry as possible, he could never find his path.

To make anything happen, you have to be out there doing your thing.

Final Thoughts: Ed Sheeran Memorabilia, Signed Goods, and Tips On Making it Big

Play your Ed Sheeran signed cd and get inspired. An Ed Sheeran fan can find a signed stock photo or a collection of other great goods to help them channel Ed’s success- or simply to show their appreciation for the iconic English singer-songwriter.