U.K. Tenor Russell Watson Signs With Epic

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articletab2 U.K. tenor Russell Watson has signed a long-term world wide record deal with Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment U.K.

Under the terms of the deal, the classical crossover artist will start to record his first album for Epic early in 2010 for release later in the year.

Prior to signing with Epic, Watson was signed to Universal Music Group-owned Decca Records. According to a spokesperson for Sony Music Entertainment U.K., he has sold over three million albums in the United Kingdom and close to seven million worldwide during his career.

Commenting on the deal, Sony Music U.K. & Ireland chairman Ged Doherty said in a statement: “Russell is one of the biggest artists in the world, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Sony family.”

Source: Billboard.biz

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2 Comments on “U.K. Tenor Russell Watson Signs With Epic”

littleann wrote on 3 December, 2009, 20:27
Well done Russell. A new record company and new deal Grea!! Now we can look forward to hearing you sing classical arias and music as well as all the other great songs you sing.

Good luck with your new company. XXX

littleann xxxxx
Pamela wrote on 26 December, 2009, 1:08
I am very pleased to hear this news Russell – I have missed your classical and classics on your recent CD and look forward to your new one in early 2010.
PS When are you coming to Australia?

GOOD LUCK……………Pamela