I just want to say, mum... your girl did good - Adele

She has risen from modest beginnings in a cramped South London flat to become one of the biggest stars in the world.

And yesterday Adele was celebrating after she took home six Grammy awards – stopping to thank the mother who brought her up single-handedly.

The 23-year-old with the big voice was honoured at one of the biggest nights in music for the emotional songs that have taken her to number one in both the American and British album charts.