How Daniel Rooney and his guitar went from a small town in Scotland to ... trends now
A local singer from a small town in Scotland became a star last night after he was spotted in a hotel bar and ended up being the opening act for Take That.
Daniel Rooney, of Cambuslang, was playing in Radisson RED in Glasgow when he was noticed by celebrity correspondent and TV presenter Ross King - a 'good friend' of Gary Barlow.
X-Factor star Olly Murs had been due to start Take That's show at the Hydro in Glasgow, but was forced to cancel at the last minute, leaving the band with no opening act.
Gary jokingly texted his friend Ross to ask if he knew a singer at short notice, when the presenter told him there was a talented young man playing in the bar of the hotel next door - Daniel Rooney.
With just 30 minutes' notice, Daniel was asked to head over to the Hydro and play to a crowd of 14,000.
He performed covers of favourites including 70s hit Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel and 2009 track Candy by Paolo Nutini.
Since then, Daniel's social media has blown up, receiving hundreds of new followers on Instagram every hour - with many new fans claiming he is 'much better' than Olly Murs.
Local singer Daniel Rooney (pictured) became a star last night after he was spotted in a hotel bar and ended up being the opening act for Take That
Daniel was given the big break after he was spotted by Ross King playing in a hotel bar last night
Daniel, from Cambuslang, Scotland, posts singing videos with his guitar on social media
Local singer Daniel is used to playing local gigs and opened up for Take That with just 30 minutes notice
Take That performing last night at the Hydro in Glasgow following an amazing set from Daniel Rooney
Aspiring musician Daniel found himself supporting the boyband, with frontman Gary Barlow saying the lad had 'saved the day'
Take That are seen performing at the Hydro in Glasgow last night after Daniel's opening act
Gary Barlow playing at the Hydro last night for the band's show in Glasgow
Ross King (pictured) spotted Daniel playing in Radisson RED in Glasgow last night and recommended him to Gary Barlow
One fan wrote on Facebook: 'Yes Daniel Rooney Music ... Olly Murs who?'
Another said: 'Daniel Rooney... much better than Olly Murs.'
A third wrote: 'Who needs Olly Murs when you have Daniel Rooney Music a young lad from Cambuslang! I hope he goes on to do more.'
Members of Daniel's family also shared their shock and support at their relative's unexpected performance. One family member wrote: 'Well
