BMG has signed a record deal with Avril Lavigne for the world (outside Japan) ahead of the release of her sixth album this year.
Lavigne’s previous five albums have been released through Sony.
Over the course of her career, the Canadian singer has sold over 40 million records worldwide, scored a string of international hits, toured the globe on multiple sold-out tours, earned eight Grammy nominations and won eight Juno Awards.
Zach Katz, BMG US President Repertoire & Marketing, said: “We are excited and proud to welcome Avril to the team at BMG.
“[avril] is truly a rare talent with a highly accomplished career; uncompromising in her vision, an incomparable songwriter and performer, as well as a unique and real female force.”
zach katz, bmg
“She is truly a rare talent with a highly accomplished career; uncompromising in her vision, an incomparable songwriter and performer, as well as a unique and real female force.
“Avril has always been a leader and a voice for her fans and generation – we look forward to furthering our collaboration.”
Jon Cohen, BMG EVP Recorded Music, added: “Working with Avril has been and continues to be a real creative partnership for us all.
“As a songwriter and performer, you cannot deny avril’s place in the musical landscape and we can’t wait to introduce her new music to the world.”
jon cohen, bmg
“As a songwriter and performer, you cannot deny her place in the musical landscape and we can’t wait to introduce her new music to the world.”
Lavigne released her debut album in 2002, featuring the smash singles “Sk8r Boi” and “Complicated.”
Her sophomore release, Under My Skin, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard charts, as did its follow up, The Best Damned Thing.
The latter spawned No.1 single “Girlfriend,” which has logged more than 202m views on YouTube.
Her self-titled fifth studio album debuted at No.1 in 22 countries and featured the Top 10 single in 44 countries.
Outside the recording studio, Lavigne oversees her lifestyle apparel brand, Abbey Dawn and has released three fragrances, Forbidden Rose, Black Star, and Wild Rose.
In 2010, she founded The Avril Lavigne Foundation, in support of children and youth living with serious illnesses or disabilities.
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