Ellie Banke (born December 7, 2000) is a singer-songwriter from Downers Grove, Illinois.[1] After going viral for a cover of Ed Sheeran's song Dive, Sheeran flew Banke to London for a collaboration.[2] Sheeran and Banke's duet of Dive also went viral with more than 20 million views.[3] In September 2025, it was announced that Banke will open for the Chicago and Minneapolis stops of Sheeran's Loop Tour.[4][5]
Education
[edit]Banke attended Downers Grove North High School, where she sang a cover of Photograph at a pep assembly as a freshman.[6][7] She is a student of Cheryl Porter, an internet-famous vocal coach.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Quadri, Queen (2025-06-18). "TikTok Cover Song Gets Illinois Singer Surprise Performance with Ed Sheeran in London". B1039. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ "Local musician sings with Ed Sheeran in London". CBS Chicago. June 16, 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ Kaufman, Elyssa (2025-09-24). "Local musician sings with Ed Sheeran after "Dive" cover goes viral". CBS News. Archived from the original on 17 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ Ducrocq, Louise (2025-09-27). "Viral Tiktok Singer To Open For Ed Sheeran US Tour". Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ Danson, Jake (2025-09-24). "Ed Sheeran Taps Three Rising Irish Acts to Join His 2026 US Stadium Tour". Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ Banke, Ellie (29 September 2025). I had a blast singing “Dive” at my old high school's homecoming assembly! (Video). Retrieved 2025-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ellie Banke (2016-05-26). Ellie Banke Photograph. Retrieved 2025-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cheryl Porter Proves It's Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-09-18. Retrieved 2025-10-01.