Rob Wheeler’s No.1 album “Leave Tomorrow” is a collaboration between one of the UK’s most respected, award winning country artists & some of the leading names in the Nashville scene. Love, heartache; existentialism; whiskey, faith & family are all explored with warm & intelligent observation. The British Country Music Association nominated it “Album of the Year” and after inviting Wheeler and his band to headline the ceremony, he was awarded the 2025/26 Horizon Artist of the Year.

Raised in the NW, Wheeler went from life changing circumstances to making critically acclaimed music, taking inspiration from both sides of the Atlantic (Hank Williams, The Beatles, Nick Drake, John Mayer, Brad Paisley, Nickel Creek, Eagles).

Growing up in a broken home and with not much spare money around, it is no wonder he gravitated towards his mothers record collection for comfort, and finding a connection to the voice of longing in country music. His uncle gave him his first guitar at 16 and he began to teach himself how to play Eagles and John Hiatt songs.

But it wasn’t until a serious and life changing medical diagnosis in his twenties that Wheeler finally turned to writing his own music; what started as a form of therapy would organically evolve into a bonafide career as an award winning recording artist and songwriter.

Critics praised his debut album “Little Ghost” & its follow up “Ten Embers” for their high production value and quality songwriting, despite being made entirely independently with next to zero budget. Journalists such as Neil McCormick (Daily Telegraph) and Paul Sexton (Bob Harris Country Show) were particularly impressed with the blend of Nashville music influences and a true British identity.

In late 2021 MidWinter Songs hit No.1 on the UK Americana Album chart, which led to global deals with both Bucks Music Group & Absolute; along with the formation of Fuj Records, a label aimed at developing Country & Folk singer-songwriters.

The 2023 compilation album Cafe Covers featured his lo-fi Americana arrangement of Waterfalls, and the album peaked at No.1 on the Singer-Songwriter chart.

In late ’23 as the world had finally reopened after the global pandemic, Wheeler headed to Nashville to record his third album. Wheeler was invited to work with some of the best in the City of Music - Frank Liddell, Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Fred Eltringham, Adam Wright and many more. “Leave Tomorrow” is a testament to the abundance of collaboration, the core thread of Wheeler’s personal journey holding it all in place.

“Leave Tomorrow” became Wheeler’s second No.1 album, topping the UK country chart in June 2025. Featuring the radio favourite ”Why Whiskey Why? - Tennessee Straight” the album hit the top spot ahead of superstars Morgan Wallen & Beyoncé, receiving wide critical acclaim and extensive radio play on the BBC; Absolute Country; CountryLine and a spot on Apple Music’s “New In Country” playlist. The follow up single "Mount Juliet" was playlisted by Apple Music and the CMA on "Fresh From Nashville".

In 2026 he is returning to Nashville to record a direct sequel album - “Hometown”.. the concept of the duology being that once you make the journey, you have to decide whether or not to make your way back home again.

As an artist, songwriter, producer and musician Rob Wheeler has worked with The Civil Wars, Steve Dorff, Jeff Trott, Frank Liddell, Christopher Stephens, Adam Wright, John Smith, Mando Saenz, Marla Cannon-Goodman, The Shires, Helienne Lindvall, Robbie McIntosh, Daisy Chute, Justin King, Leo Sayer, Jeorgia Rose & Stella Lain.

Rob is known for his memorable hooks, top line melodies and lyrics that are clever, witty, unusual, thoughtful and beautifully poetic - he is never afraid to stray away from the beaten path. A multi-instrumentalist and producer with his own studio in Cheshire,; alongside Country and Folk he writes Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, R&B and Christian Faith music.