The deal will see Johns discover and nuture artists signed to Atlantic and then release via his imprint, Three Crows Music, according to Billboard.

Atlantic UK boss Max Lousada said that he expected the first new signing to Three Crows/Atlantic U.K. to be announced in the next three to five months.

Deals with artists on Three Crows signed before the new partnership - which include Julianna Raye, Sarabeth Tucek and Dave Palmer - are not covered by the terms of ...