Josh Rouse has always been a traveler. Born in Nebraska, Rouse and his family lived in several western states and by 18 he had relocated to Tennessee where he took up songwriting. His work plays heavily on the music he heard as a youth – AM radio soft pop.
Rouse released Dressed Up Like Nebraska to critical acclaim and this prompted a move to Nashville where he recorded his next three albums. A connection with producer Brad Jones on the last two of those records created a more lush sound. It was also the last record he made in Nashville. The end of his first marriage led Rouse to wander again, moving to Spain.
After settling in a small Spanish seaside town, Rouse began writing with the resulting work reflecting his new surroundings. Sometimes working in Spanish, Rouse released records showing the new musical influences. Amongst the highlights of his European stay was the receipt of a Spanish Goya Award for best original song for his contribution to a Spanish film.
Rouse married a Spanish musician and developed a working relationship with a local band. His latest record Going Places was conceived with that band, designed to be music that Rouse feels would be comfortable to play in a bar or small club setting.
After a ten year stay in Spain, Rouse is on the move again, resettling in Nashville where he will launch a tour in support of the new record.
