Country musician Rob on song for town gig

A TRIP to Nashville surrounded by the music that soundtracked his life in Cheshire resulted in Alsager country musician Rob Wheeler's new album Leave Tomorrow.

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With two well-received albums under his belt, UK Northern country artist Rob Wheeler has unveiled his latest record.

These songs were written during a four-month stint in Nashville, Tennessee, a collaborative effort with a multitude of acclaimed musicians among them Grammy-nominated song-writers Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff and Frank Liddell.

Having grown up in Alsager, becoming obsessed with The Beatles and learning the songs of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and The Eagles on guitar as a means of escape, Leave Tomorrow is a full-circle moment for Rob Wheeler, bringing his worlds of UK and American music together.

"Growing up in the North West of England, Nashville represented to me what I imagine Hollywood represents to aspiring actors," he said.

"A mythical land that seems both untouchable and utterly irresistible.