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Morgan Evans <\/strong>is officially stepping into his next era. Virgin Music Group<\/strong>, who boast an incredible roster of artists including Kip Moore<\/strong>, just announced they\u2019re partnering with the Aussie country star for the next phase of his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The first single out of this new chapter Beer Back Home<\/em> is dropping on October 10. An album isn\u2019t far behind apparently with Evans planning to release a full project in early 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“I\u2019m stoked to partner with Virgin Music Group on this record,\u201d said Evans. \u201cThey\u2019ve built a global team that gets Nashville, Europe, Australia, and they get me. The industry\u2019s changing fast, but their model keeps artists in control, especially creatively. I couldn\u2019t be prouder of this new music or more excited to share it with the world alongside the legends at VMG. Let’s go!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Beer Back Home<\/em> was recorded in Nashville and co-produced by Evans himself along with Todd Clark<\/strong>. The title hints at a theme that\u2019s both grounded and homespun, a little bit of wanderlust mixed with that pull toward familiar places, which is exactly the tension Morgan does well. Underneath his globally appealing country sound, there\u2019s still undeniable Aussie coastal roots, reminding listeners where he came from even as he reaches higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cMorgan is an artist dedicated to the continued growth of his loyal fanbase and country music around the world,\u201d says Jen Bontusa<\/strong>, SVP of Label Management for Virgin Music Group. \u201cThe Virgin Music Group global team will play an important role in helping to expand that fanbase with an incredible collection of new music. We can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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He\u2019ll debut Beer Back Home<\/em> live with a full band – and likely preview a few more tracks from the upcoming album – when he hits Australia in February for Howlin\u2019 Country<\/strong> in his hometown of Newcastle. The stacked line up includes Lainey Wilson<\/strong>, Flatland Calvary<\/strong> and Kaitlin Butts<\/strong> to name a few, expect that energy to hit a new level when Evans is back on home soil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n