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<\/a>Just 19, Rose resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and is constantly working to improve his music. His typical day includes honing his songwriting, vocal performance and guitar. On his sixth-month anniversary in Nashville, Rose has had the privilege of writing with major songwriters and producers credited with many of the popular songs heard today. Following his first EP \u201cThe End of Tonight,\u201d Rose is in the process of writing songs for his sophomore release.<\/p>\n
The development of his unique style is the result of generations of musical influence. Growing up in a talented musical family meant that different forms of music surrounded Rose. His father is a bass guitarist and provides backup vocals for his band.<\/p>\n
Rose\u2019s first foray into learning an instrument himself came when he started to play the mandolin at 13. Later, he bought his first guitar (a Fender Telecaster), which he still plays.<\/p>\n
After realizing that making music was his main goal, he began to showcase his talent in various venues across northwest Ohio and Nashville.\u00a0He was quickly noted for his unique vocals and entertaining style, not to mention his love for spending time visiting with his fans in person, as well as through social media and after shows.<\/p>\n
Rose has had the opportunity to be the opening act for mainstream Country artists such as Lonestar and Gretchen Wilson. In addition, Rose has had the opportunity to perform on a nation television format through the \u201cShotgun Red Variety Show\u201d, which airs on the RFD TV Network. He has also performed on The General Jackson Showboat in Nashville.<\/p>\n