Adele was given a recording contract by XL Recordings.
Adele . The album was critically well received and surpassed the success of her debut , earning the singer numerous awards in 2012 , among them a record-tying six Grammy Awards , including Album of the Year ; two Brit Awards , including British Album of the Year , and three American Music Awards . List of awards and nominations received by Adele . Adele signed a contract with the record label XL Recordings in September 2006 .