Aled Jones
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Aled Jones MBE |
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Jones in 2007
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29 December 1970 Bangor, Caernarfonshire, Wales |
| Occupation | Singer, television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Employer | BBC, ITV, Classic FM |
| Television |
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| Spouse(s) | Claire Fossett (m. 2001) |
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| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums |
| Labels | Universal Classics & Jazz |
Aled Jones MBE (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer who, as a teenage chorister, reached widespread fame during the mid 1980's. As an adult he has become well known for his television work with the BBC and ITV as well as his radio work (for BBC Radio Wales and Classic FM).
In September 2012, Jones joined ITV Breakfast where he presented Daybreak (2012–2014), alongside Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway. He currently presents the weekend morning show, Weekend (2014–present).
For the BBC, he has presented Cash in the Attic (2010–2012), Escape to the Country (2010–present) and Going Back Giving Back (2016).
Jones was born in St. David's Hospital in Bangor, Caernarfonshire in Wales, the only child of Nest Rowlands, a teacher, and Derek John Jones, a draughtsman for a shipbuilder. He was raised in the small Welsh-speaking community of Llandegfan in Anglesey, and attended Ysgol David Hughes (a secondary school). Jones joined the choir of Bangor Cathedral at age nine and was lead soloist within two years, although he was never Head Chorister. The remarkable quality of Jones' treble voice was appreciated by a member of the congregation, Hefina Orwig Evans, who wrote a letter to local record company Sain, and he was duly signed. In 1982, Jones won the Cerdd Dant solo competitions for competitors under 12 at the Urdd Eisteddfod.
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