Its singles 'Starry Eyed', 'Guns and Horses', and 'The Writer' peaked at Nos.?4, 26, and 19. Goulding's debut album Lights was released in March 2010, reaching No.?1 on the UK Albums Chart and No.?6 on the Irish Albums Chart. 'Wish I Stayed' was available as a free download as Single of the Week on iTunes Store UK from 22 to 28 December 2009. with Jools Holland (performing 'Under the Sheets' and 'Guns and Horses') and a UK tour supporting Little Boots. The single peaked at No.?53 on the UK Singles Chart following a successful appearance on Later. 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. Goulding appeared on Tinie Tempah's debut studio album Disc-hit Overy's 'Wonderman' (2010). Lena, a German singer, featured her song 'Not Following' on her first album My Cassette Player. Goulding co-wrote 'Love Me 'Cause You Want To' for Gabriella Cilmi's second album, Ten, and three songs for Diana Vickers' debut album, Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree ('Remake Me + You', 'Notice', and 'Jumping into Rivers').

She also received the Critics' Choice Award at the 2010 Brit Awards, making her the second artist in history to do so. Goulding won the BBC Sound of 2010 vote, which displays the music industry's top selections for upcoming artists, prior to the release of her debut album.

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