Passage: Although Ellie Goulding signed to Polydor Records in July 2009, her debut single, "Under the Sheets", was released through the independent label Neon Gold Records, appearing digitally in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2009. The single peaked at No. 53 on the UK Singles Chart following a successful appearance on Later... with Jools Holland (performing "Under the Sheets" and "Guns and Horses") and a UK tour supporting Little Boots. "Wish I Stayed" was available as a free download as Single of the Week on iTunes Store UK from 22<unk>28 December 2009.Before the release of her debut album, Goulding won the BBC Sound of 2010 poll, which shows the music industry's top choices for rising stars. Pia alishinda tuzo ya Critics' Choice katika tuzo za 2010 za Brit, na kumfanya kuwa msanii wa pili kushinda tuzo zote mbili katika mwaka huo huo katika tuzo ya Critics' Choice: What Did Brits Do?
Mwaka 2010