The Shires sign record deal with the man responsible for Taylor Swift's career

Virgin Radio

28 Oct 2016, 12:43

Country duo The Shires have signed a record deal with the man who discovered Taylor Swift.

They have joined Nashville's Big Machine Label, which is under the Dot Records imprint. 

The label's CEO and president is Scott Borchetta, who is widely credited with launching Swift's music career.

Shires members Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes say they "can't wait to get started.

"Scott was one of the first people to approach us as a band, after hearing our original demos nearly three years ago. His advice back then was clear, to break the UK first and come to the US with a story."

The Shires join Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett, who are already signed to the label.

Earlier this month The Shires' album became the fastest-selling UK country album in history.