LEIGH dance act, Paradise, has reached number 48 in the American charts with debut single Rising Sun.

Paradise is made up by Chapel Street barber Rob Grice, aged 31, and musical partner Stuart Connor, aged 31, and the dance track features vocals from 18-year-old Kirsty McCormack.

Rising Sun has not been released in America, but still managed to reach number 48 through radio airplay.

The video is currently being aired on the big screen at the Trafford Centre and promoters are in the process of getting it played on The Box and MTV. The pair are now looking forward to the single's UK release on March 3.