“My Nashville Song” is modern country, rasio friendly, driving tune about a guy who grew up on a council estate in the UK, making it all the way to the City of Music. Rob calls his own brand of the genre Northern Country, mixing his personal experiences and perspective with the musical landscape of his record collection. An autobiographical journey with nods to Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley.
The ultimate stamp of approval comes from co-writer, producer and guest featured artist Jeff Trott; the Grammy nominated and BMI songwriter of the year who is a genuine Nashville legend.
“My Nashville Song” is available everywhere now.
About The Artist
Raised by a loving single mum, in a small North West town in the UK, Rob discovered music was a way of escaping the bullies and troubles that came with being the “poor kid in a council house” – playing Hank, Cash, Eagles & Beatles on his cheap guitar on the outhouse roof, overlooking the asbestos garages and uniformed blue doors of his neighbourhood, romanticising a life on the road like his heroes.
In 2012 Rob’s life changed forever. A medical diagnosis, leaving him as a self described “Nowhere Man”, led to depression, addiction and ultimately a breakdown. “I got help, and I learned to help myself, and I realised that life and music are gifts, so I poured my heart and soul into those instead of self destruction”.
A small legacy from his Grandfather gave him the opportunity to record and release his critically acclaimed debut album, which led to global publishing and label deals.
Next would be an invitation to journey to Nashville; Tennessee, where Rob’s reputation for songwriting, collaboration and hard work preceded him. Four months in The City Of Music, working with Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff & Frank Liddell amongst many others, resulted in the new record “Leave Tomorrow”; a true unification of UK and American country music.
“My heroes sang about cowboys and horses, desperados and drifters; but I write and sing about what I see and what I feel. And you know what, I believe that’s the root of all great country music no matter where you’re from – sharing your true feelings in a song, so that somebody listening is just a little less lonely”.