UK country duo Ward Thomas have signed an exclusive songwriting deal with BMG Music Publishing.

The three-album, worldwide deal – comprising their two previous releases and next album – has been hailed as a key stepping stone for the band.

“Now that Ward Thomas have signed to us we can really up the ante in terms of using the BMG catalogue of writers for the next record,” said Jos Watkin, senior A&R manager at BMG. “It will open so many ...