Tony Rouse

Tony started singing back in 1987 and is now seen on stages all over the south of England, from clubs and festivals to carnivals and arenas.

Tony entered a singer-songwriter competition in Louisiana, USA, being awarded second place beaten by the eventual national winners in Baton Rouge. On his UK return Tony entered another competition, this time BBC 1's search 4 a star, once again being awarded the runner-up spot.. This time however Tony was spotted by a well known west end musical impresario and as a result spent three years appearing in the record breaking show 'Les Miserables', playing Jean Prouvaire and eventually 'Marius' the young romantic lead.

This was followed by the lead role of 'Greaseball' - the All American Diesel

Champion in 'Starlight Express', staying with the show for over 5 years.

Since leaving 'Starlight Express' in 2000, Tony has been writing and performing in the USA where his family reside. Tony is now back in the UK and is keen to return to his roots on the British country music scene.