Gord Bamford Signs Publishing, Recording Deal With Anthem Entertainment
Gord Bamford has signed with Anthem Records and extended his worldwide publishing deal with the company. Anthem has also acquired Bamford’s masters from Cache Entertainment including all albums from 2001’s God’s Green Earth, to 2018’s Neon Smoke. Bamford is set to release his new album REDNEK on Anthem on April 17.
“Gord is a global country music icon,” said Helen Murphy, CEO, Anthem Entertainment. “He is a brilliant songwriter, amazing artist and one of the hardest working men in the business. I am proud to partner with him to take him to new heights.”
Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has received 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins, and multiple JUNO Award nominations. Bamford is the two-time winner (2013/2015) of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 25 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close” and “Dive Bar.”
“I’m extremely excited about the new partnership with the team at Anthem Entertainment,” said Bamford. “We have been great partners on the publishing side for many years and with both the dedication and planning Helen Murphy has put into place to elevate and expand the record label it was simply too good not to be a part of. I feel very fortunate to work with Helen and the team she built. It’s a new decade, new times and new music is on the way. I look forward to seeing everyone on the road!”
REDNEK Track Listing:
1. #REDNEK
2. To Get To You (feat. Jess Moskaluke)
3. Who’s Your Farmer?
4. Boat People
5. White Oak Cathedral
6. Just Let Go
7. Father’s Prayer
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