Ed Sheeran Leaves Warner Music After 15 Years
Warner said Sheeran’s catalog stays with the company as the singer ends a 15-year run and says his professional life needs change.
- On Friday, Ed Sheeran confirmed via newsletter that he left Warner Music Group after 15 years, stating the decision was made last month with no conflict tied to the departure.
- Sheeran met Ed Howard from Asylum Records at 18 and spent 15 years building a career that evolved from pub gigs to stadium tours. He cited shifting priorities as a father of 2 as reason for the professional change.
- Since his 2011 debut, Sheeran has sold an estimated 200 million albums and amassed more than 32 billion streams. His hit "Shape of You" accumulated nearly 5 billion streams on Spotify, establishing him as a top global recording artist.
- Warner Music Group retains Sheeran's catalog of hits, while his recent releases through Gingerbread Man remain licensed to the company long-term. Warner stated it is "proud to have supported Ed" throughout his career.
- Executives Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald, who worked closely with Sheeran, recently departed for Sony Music Group. A representative for Universal Music Group did not confirm rumors of a new deal with the artist.
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The 35-year-old English singer Ed Sheeran, one of the most successful pop stars in the world, left the record label Warner Music after 15 years. He made the announcement on Friday, however, ensuring that this is not a typical ‘unsatisfied artist' situation leaves the record label and that it maintains a good relationship with Warner. In December, the artist arrives in Brazil with his Loop Tour. A first show, on the 5th day, at Alianz Park in São…
The singer collaborated with the renowned music label for 15 long years. Renowned English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has made the unexpected decision to leave Warner Music Group. His collaboration with the label, which resulted in dozens of global hits and record sales, lasted 15 years. RBC-Ukraine, citing Musicweek, will reveal the details of this decision and explain what prompted the singer to take such an important and difficult step. …
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Ed Sheeran has left his music label Warner Music after fifteen years. The British singer announced this on Friday in a written statement. He emphasizes that his decision does not stem from a conflict with the label.
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Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music after 15 years
Ed Sheeran said he has parted ways with Warner Music Group after 15 years with the label.
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