Aled Jones

Aled Jones MBE has been a household name since the 1980s and will forever be remembered as one of the world’s most successful boy sopranos. He made his professional debut as a 12-year-old performing the role of the Angel in Handel’s Oratorio ‘Jeptha’ on BBC Two and BBC Radio 3 and aged 15 captured the hearts of the nation with his cover of the signature tune to The Snowman: ‘Walking in the Air’. He has performed for Pope John Paul II, and the Royal Family, as well as presenting numerous radio and television programmes, including for children. The main presenter on the BBC’s Songs of Praise programme, he also presents ClassicFM’s flagship morning show weekdays from 10am to 1pm. To date, he has released over 40 albums which have sold over 10 million copies around the world. Aled’s Book of Blessings for 2027 is his sixth book.