Gwawr Edwards was born in Aberystwyth, into a farming family, and studied music at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in 2006. She is a former winner of the Solo Competition at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. She has toured with Glyndebourne Opera and Only Men Aloud! She has performed as a soloist at events at the Royal Albert Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre and at Highgrove (for the Prince of Wales’ Trust Appeal).She is best known for her television and radio appearances, and has recorded with Bryn Terfel.