Chasing Pavements and Fame

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Monday, May 04, 2009

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The soulful British singer Adele won Grammy awards this year for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal. Today: She talks about managing her songwriting success -- at age 20. Plus: live music from the Montreal-based indie-rock composer Patrick Watson.

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Adele and Patrick Watson

Adele

At 19, British singer Adele received rave reviews for her debut album and the single "Chasing Pavements." At 20, she won two Grammy awards. Today, on the eve of her 21st birthday, Adele joins us to talk about her bright future and the songs she's writing for a new album.

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By John Schaefer

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