Ervin Thomas Rouse (September 19, 1917 – July 8, 1981) was an American fiddler and songwriter, largely known for his widely recorded "Orange Blossom Special" (1938). He also wrote the 1940s Moon Mullican hit "Sweeter Than The Flowers", which has also become a bluegrass standard.

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Rouse, Ervin T. NCpedia

Fiddler's Curse The Untold Story of Ervin T. Rouse, Chubby Wise

Orange Blossom Boys The Untold Story of Ervin T. Rouse, Chubby Wise and

Report from the Florida Zone Ervin T. Rouse

Ervin T. Rouse 19171981 (C78) NC DNCR