Who is Ren? Welsh singer-songwriter pips Rick Astley to UK number one album

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The Anglesey-raised artist said being in contention for the top spot along with Rick Astley was 'one of the most surreal situations'.

Rick Astley has been pipped to the top spot in the UK album charts by a Welsh singer-songwriter. Astley had been in a tussle with Ren all week for number one. Ren, whose full name is Ren Gill, was born in Bangor, Gwynedd, and raised on the isle of Anglesey in North Wales. He is currently undergoing treatment in Canada for chronic illnesses including lyme disease and brain damage.

'I always had very tempered expectations releasing a record while going through medical treatment,' he said. 'I never expected to be in the charts let alone contending for a number one spot in the UK. Read more:Rick Astley no longer a 'Glastonbury virgin'Rick Astley to play free gig for NHS and emergency workers at end of pandemic 'The support for this has been incredibly overwhelming and has been a source of constant strength for me in a very weird time in my life.

 

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