Megan McKenna announces a new deal with frtyfve

15 February 2021 - Press release

 

After gaining a whole new audience as the winner of ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’, Megan McKenna today announces that she has signed a new deal with frtyfve. McKenna returns to the innovative, data-driven music partnership label for a second spell after they previously teamed up to establish her credentials as a rising country star with her 2018 debut album ‘Story Of Me’.

Further details regarding Megan’s first release under the new deal will be announced imminently.

Megan McKenna commented: “I’m so happy to have rejoined the team at frtyfve and am looking forward to working with Conrad and Emma on my new music. They have had amazing success in recent years and are really good at using digital marketing and social media to connect with an audience. I have spent lockdown writing new music with some unbelievable writers from around the world and now can’t wait to start sharing it with everyone!” 

Conrad Withey, CEO at frtyfve and Instrumental, added: “I’m so excited to welcome Megan back to frtyfve - the label where it all started for her in music. We’ve never doubted her incredible talent and that was backed up by the audience of The X Factor who clearly recognised all the potential she has as well. It’s an exciting time and we are thrilled to be back on this journey with Megan again. The best is yet to come!”

While music has always been Megan’s prime passion, she first came to prominence as a television personality. Yet it wasn’t until 2017’s ‘There’s Something About Megan’ that we really explored the person behind the public persona. The show saw her travel to Nashville to experience the country music scene that she’d always loved, and introduced her talents as a musician for the first time.

frtyfve recognised Megan’s huge potential, which resulted in the release her debut album ‘Story Of Me’ in 2018. it debuted at #1 on iTunes, knocking Taylor Swift and Pink off the top of the charts. The following year she won ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’, her performances firing her into the iTunes Top 5 during every week of the competition.

Megan has proven her talents in the live arena too, completing two nationwide headline tours plus huge outdoor shows with the likes of Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Ronan Keating. She’s booked to play the main stage at the Isle of Wight festival this summer, and is also scheduled to support Lionel Richie on his upcoming UK tour.