Praised by the likes of country music’s most notable and respected names, including Radio 2’s Bob Harris, Rob Wheeler is becoming a strong force within the UK country music scene.

Having released two albums which garnered a loyal fanbase, Wheeler is set to release his latest record Leave Tomorrow on 6th June 2025. Created in the heart of Nashville, Wheeler worked alongside Grammy-nominated songwriters Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff and Frank Liddell.

Leave Tomorrow draws inspiration from the artists that Wheeler grew up listening to such as The Beatles, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and The Eagles. Learning to play these artists songs on guitar led him to blend the sounds of UK and American music together on one album.

‘Growing up in the North West of England, Nashville represented to me what I imagine Hollywood represents to aspiring actors. A mythical land that seems both untouchable and utterly irresistible. My American heroes sang about cowboys and horses, desperados and drifters; but I write and sing about what I see from my own window and how it feels from my point of view.’ – Rob Wheeler

Leave Tomorrow is a collection of songs about hope and looking to the future. An emotional, heartfelt album, it holds a variation of ballads to more uptempo songs to fulfil the listeners every mood. With a summer release, the hopefully sunny weather will have you cranking this album loudly and falling in love with country music all over again.

The title track is perfectly placed as the albums opener. An inspirational tune that instantly reels you in, the songs sets the notion of a road trip and opens the mind to dare to dream.

‘I say we leave tomorrow, and we don’t come back again…’ – it’s an earnest and heartfelt track which Rob explains is about ‘escaping the life you’re told you’re supposed to have.’

Already released track My Nashville Song will likely resonate with many people. In this country rock song, Wheeler recognises his upbringing, his homegrown roots but like for many musicians and country fans alike, holds Nashville as a home away from home.

Of the album, Rob says that in some ways, it’s about ‘overcoming the fear of not being good enough and realising what being good enough actually means’, something he knows from experience given his turbulent background.

The albums bookends help make the album flow beautifully leaving the listener keen to play the album again. The middle plays host to many relatable and powerfully emotive tracks which include Why Whisky Why? A genre where honesty is the best policy, Rob bravely shares his struggles with drinking and equally heartbreak, expressing how some people should come with a warning.

‘You’re danger, you’re wicked, you’re poison… You should come with a warning.’

Mount Juliet, closes the album in a well crafted way. A song written as a letter to his younger self, Wheeler tells himself to hold on for what lies ahead.

‘This record is not just driving and whisky and break ups,’ explains Rob. ‘Every song is for the listener to discover in their own way. It’s the Hemingway iceberg theory – the deeper meanings are not always evident at the surface.’

Pre-save Leave Tomorrow here

About Rob Wheeler:

Raised by a single mum in Cheshire, Rob Wheeler’s journey as an artist began with music college, leading to life on the road with several touring bands and a publishing deal as an in-studio co-writer with a Staffordshire producer. However, an incurable medical diagnosis which meant he could never have children led him down a path of self-destruction, involving depression, addiction and a breakdown. Thankfully, a lot of therapy and support from loved ones helped him return to his one true love of music, and it’s only been up ever since.

Rob’s debut album A Little Ghost Full of Songs came out in 2018, leading to global publishing and label deals. The follow-up Ten Embers was produced during the pandemic, on which he collaborated with many Nashville session musicians. This led to him being encouraged to make the journey to the Tennessee city, but not before he was signed by Bucks Music Group in an exclusive worldwide songwriting agreement, with their head of sync Jonathan Tester commenting, ‘rather than following fashion or trying to appease a scene, Rob’s approach to songwriting is to grab a guitar and pour his heart out. His drive and commitment to his craft is incredible.’

Rob will be announcing UK tour dates very shortly, so watch this space…