{
  "id": 18006157,
  "title": "Signed: Chris Young Joins UTA Roster; Rock Icon Lita Ford Finds New Frontiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/signed-chris-young-joins-uta-roster-rock-icon-lita-ford-finds-new",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:22:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/chris-young-lita-ford-wiz-khalifa-music-artist-signings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Young has joined UTA, securing global representation across various domains such as live touring, media, film, and brand partnerships. The singer-songwriter released his tenth studio album, \"I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,\" in 2025, which was his first album under Black River Entertainment. Young announced his upcoming An Acoustic Christmas Tour for December. In a statement, Young expressed his excitement about this new chapter at UTA, believing in a solid plan and vision for future growth.\n\nGuitarist and vocalist Lita Ford has also found a new home with Frontiers Music Srl, the label that released her latest single, \"Dracula,\" on October 27. Ford initially rose to fame as a member of The Runaways in the 1970s, alongside Joan Jett. The band produced hits like \"Cherry Bomb\" and \"Queens of Noise.\" Later, Ford pursued a solo career, achieving four Billboard Hot 100 entries, including a No. 8 with Ozzy Osbourne's \"Close My Eyes Forever\" and a No. 12 with \"Kiss Me Deadly.\" A two-time Grammy nominee, Ford shared her joy about working with Frontiers Music Srl, describing the album as a \"magical dark fairytale\" that needed the right team to bring it to life. Frontiers Music Srl's GM, Jeff Stevenson, expressed pride in welcoming the rock icon to their label, praising her enduring influence and creative vision for the future.",
  "summary": "Other recent signings include Wiz Khalifa, Hawthorne Heights, X Ambassadors and ex-Little Mix member Perrie Edwards.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}