Counting his blessings

Aled Jones tells Tony Yorke why his latest album, book and tour are amongst his most important works.
Just like mince pies and Santa Claus, Aled Jones is the young Welsh chorister whose angelic voice will forever be synonymous with Christmas. Yet the boy from Bangor has come a long way since those halcyon days, when his hit single Walking in the Air reached number five in the charts. It is hard to believe, but that was some 35 years ago.

Since then, Jones’s career has gone from strength to strength. He has become a successful singer, even though his voice broke when he was 16. And when he is not touring and making records, the 49-year-old can be found gracing the nation’s TV screens, or hosting two popular radio shows.

Right now, he is busy promoting his fortieth album, entitled Blessings, which he hopes listeners will realise is all about ‘faith, and the difference Jesus Christ can make in our lives.’

The album, and a book called Everyday Blessings, are two more brave steps ...