Ellie Banke
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
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
- ^ Quadri, Queen (June 18, 2025). "TikTok Cover Song Gets Illinois Singer Surprise Performance with Ed Sheeran in London". B1039. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Local musician sings with Ed Sheeran in London". CBS Chicago. June 16, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Kaufman, Elyssa (September 24, 2025). "Local musician sings with Ed Sheeran after 'Dive' cover goes viral". CBS News. Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Ducrocq, Louise (September 27, 2025). "Viral Tiktok Singer To Open For Ed Sheeran US Tour". Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. Archived from the original on October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Danson, Jake (September 24, 2025). "Ed Sheeran Taps Three Rising Irish Acts to Join His 2026 US Stadium Tour". Ireland's Classic Hits Radio. Archived from the original on October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ Banke, Ellie (September 29, 2025). I had a blast singing “Dive” at my old high school's homecoming assembly! (Video). Retrieved October 1, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ellie Banke (May 26, 2016). Ellie Banke Photograph. Retrieved October 1, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cheryl Porter Proves It's Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams". Playbill. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.