Morgan Evans has partnered with Virgin Music Group for the next phase of his career, starting with a new single “Beer Back Home”, due for release on October 10th.
The single will be followed by a new album in early 2026.
The Australian country star first came on the scene with his debut, self-titled album in 2014, and over the course of a number of albums and EPs, has amassed more than 800 million streams so far. Rolling Stone AU/NZ said of the singer/songwriter in 2020: “Morgan Evans has the gravitational effect of a star in the sky.”
“I’m stoked to partner with Virgin Music Group on this record,” said Evans. “They’ve built a global team that gets Nashville, Europe, Australia, and they get me. The industry’s changing fast, but their model keeps artists in control, especially creatively. I couldn’t be prouder of this new music or more excited to share it with the world alongside the legends at VMG. Let’s go!”
It’s been two years since he last released music. Evans spent much of this time in his hometown of Newcastle, where he first fell in love with songwriting. It allowed for a period of reflection, which ultimately tapped a vein of creativity and brought him back to Nashville with a renewed passion for crafting songs.
“Beer Back Home” was recorded in Nashville, co-produced by Evans and Todd Clark.
“Morgan is an artist dedicated to the continued growth of his loyal fanbase and country music around the world,” says Jen Bontusa, SVP of label management for Virgin Music Group. “The 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’t wait to get started.”
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On February 14th, Evans will play his first show back at Howlin’ Country music festival in his hometown of Newcastle, alongside Lainey Wilson. Also on the lineup are fellow Newcastle breakthrough artists Adam Newling and Tyla Rodrigues, as well as Flatland Cavalry, Kaitlin Butts, and Cheap Whiskey DJS.
In addition to premiering other new music, Evans will give the full-band live debut of “Beer Back Home” at the show.