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    27 Years, 27 Reasons To Adore Ellie Goulding

    In light of Ellie Goulding’s 27th Birthday on December 30, I decided to compile a list of 27 reasons why she's one of the best artists of our generation. Happy Birthday, Ellie!

    1. She has a voice like an angel.

    2. She's got moves, too.

    3. She got to do this with one of the world's best-known DJs.

    4. In addition to Calvin Harris, she has also collaborated with other cool artists, like Tinie Tempah.

    5. She's inspiring.

    6. Just look at that smile.

    7. She's just really grateful.

    8. She's a babe.

    9. She likes to drink.

    10. She can turn your frown upside down.

    11. Her Gouldiggers adore her.

    12. She tells it how it is.

    13. She can beat her little heart out on the drums.

    14. She can also play the guitar.

    15. She recently appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan and looked flawless.

    16. She did an awesome cover of Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors."

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    17. She sang at the Royal Wedding.

    18. Her song “How Long Will I Love You” is the official single for the BBC Children in Need 2013 campaign, which helps raise money for disadvantaged children in the UK.

    19. Her songs have been featured in soundtracks for hit movie series, like The Twilight Saga and The Hunger Games.

    20. She wears her heart on her sleeve.

    21. She knows how to YOLO.

    22. She does things like this on national television.

    23. She makes guest appearances at awesome venues, like Surrender in Las Vegas.

    24. This.

    25. And this.

    26. This, too.

    27. I mean, just look at her. What's not to love?