An award-winning singer/songwriter who grew up in Alsager is celebrating after making it into compilation album featuring the likes of Jack Savoretti.

Rob Wheeler, who went to Alsager School, won the Songwriter of the Year Award at the 2021 ARC Radio Listener awards and was nominated for six awards in the radio competition.

And now his work, 'Waterfalls' is featured in Café Covers Volume 3 which is released on February 23rd.

Rob, who now lives in Haslington near Sandbach said: "Absolutely thrilled beyond words to announce my next release is coming February 23rd.

"My version of TLC's 90's classic Waterfalls has been being featured on the brand new Cafe Covers Volume 3 album."

Cafe Covers Volume 3 features work by local singer/songwriter, Rob Wheeler. (Image: Rob Wheeler)

The easy listening compilation is described by Amazon as "the essential selection of warming acoustic renditions from international hit artists and breaking viral acts … featuring the very best stripped-back covers of modern-day hits and timeless classics …"

Rob's work, 'Waterfalls' track 13 on the compilation which also features Nell Bryden's 'Not Over Yet'.

American singer-songwriter, Nell Bryden, invited Rob, who comes from a musical family, to join her 2022 tour.

And In August last year, Rob Wheeler, appeared as support with The Shires at Gawsworth Hall.

The link to pre-order his latest work on Café Covers Volume 3 is here

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