(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Ellie Goulding says she does press-ups before a show to “pump” herself up.

The British singer-songwriter shot to fame this year after winning the Critics Choice Award at the BRITs. Ellie has enjoyed success with her debut album Lights and her single Starry-Eyed.

She performed at the world famous Glastonbury music festival in June and says she loves nothing more than singing her songs to a friendly crowd. The star sometimes experience nerves before she goes on stage so prepares for her performance by doing a quick workout behind the scenes.

“Before I go on stage, I do press-ups to pump myself up,” Ellie revealed. “People criticise Madonna’s manly arms but I think she looks great.”

The 23-year-old also confessed she finds fame “embarrassing” and often feels self-conscious when she attends showbiz events. Although she doesn’t have many celebrity friends yet, she has revealed she may be teaming up with Cheryl Cole for a collaboration. Ellie is a huge fan of the singer and would love to work with her in the future.

“Cheryl Cole is one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met,” Ellie said. “She said she loved my album and we’ve even talked about working together, which would be amazing.” (C) Cover Media