TOP 10 WELSH SINGERS

1. Tom Jones: Made his big breakthrough in 1965 when his hit, It’s not unusual, got to No1 in the UK and America. Went on to have successes with What’s new pussycat? and Delilah.

2. Shirley Bassey: Born in Cardiff, she sang the theme tunes to three Bond films, Gold finger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker.

3. Mary Hopkin: A folk singer who sprang to international fame in 1968 with the No1 hit Those Were The Days.

4. Shakin’ Stevens: Also born in Cardiff and whose real name is Michael Barratt, he was the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980s.

5. Bonnie Tyler: The throaty singer is famous for It’s A heartache and lost In France.

6. Dave Edmunds: Rocker who had a Christmas No1 in 1970 with I hear You Knocking.

7. Charlotte Church: Her break came at 11 when she sang over the telephone on the Good Morning TV show and she rose to fame as a classical singer before turning to pop.

8. Cerys Matthews: Singer with rock band Catatonia, now a TV presenter and writer.

9. Aled Jones: Famous as a child star with his version of Walking In the Air, he has made almost 30 albums and is now also a broadcaster on television and radio.

10. Duffy: Real name Amie Ann Duffy, she reached No1 with Mercy in 2008.