Emeli Sande's Career Progress By bethallard77 Sep 19, 2009 Featured on the track 'Diamond Rings' with Chipmunk May 13, 2010 She signed a record deal with Virgin Records Sep 10, 2010 She featured on Wiley's track 'Never Be Your Woman', which became a top 10 hit. Nov 23, 2010 Emeli signed a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing Feb 3, 2011 Emeli signed another deal with EMI records Aug 14, 2011 Released her first solo single 'Heaven' Oct 21, 2011 Featured on the single 'Read All About It' with Professor Green Nov 26, 2011 Sandé performed at the LG ARENA in Birmingham for BRMB Dec 15, 2011 Named as 'The Brit Awards Critics Choice' for 2012 Jan 24, 2012 Sandé performed a one off gig for Q Magzine at XOYO, London Feb 12, 2012 Released her album 'Our Version of Events' which peaked at number one soon after the release Jul 27, 2012 Emeli Sande sang 'Abide With Me' at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics Aug 12, 2012 At the closing ceremony, Emeli sang 'Read All About It'