Morgan Evans inks deal with Foxtel’s Country Music Channel

Newcastle-based country music artist Morgan Evans has inked a deal with Foxtel to join the cable TV company’s Country Music Channel (CMC).

As a presenter, host, and ambassador, Evans will continue his role as host on some of the channel’s special series including CMC Rocks, he’ll also host country-related events and headline a range of promotional and marketing commitments.

Evans has had an impressive 2014 already, having won three CMC Music Awards, landed a top 20 ARIA single with One Eye For An Eye and a national tour in support of his self-titled debut LP, which was recorded in Nashville.

Rebecca Batties, General Manager Music Channels said: “Over the last 12 years, CMC has gone from strength to strength with an un-rivalled commitment to bring our passionate viewers the very best in local and international country music as well as to curate, nurture and support new talent in Australia. We are thrilled to welcome Morgan to the CMC family and believe he will bring a great warmth and energy to the channel.”

Morgan Evans said: ”I’m extremely excited to officially join Foxtel’s Country Music Channel team. I’ve been watching the music channels; Channel V, Max and particularly CMC, since their inception and it feels amazing to now be a part of their future. They’re all about the music, and so am I.”

Evans is signed to Warner Music Australia and global talent agency William Morris Endeavor.