Lee DeWyze tweets a statement about his recent split with RCA records:
Hey guys. Just wanted to let you all know I have not been with RCA for a good few months. I didn’t want that to be my focus. I am putting out another album, and there are many things in the works. I am very happy to be making the music I am making, & the direction I’m going in. I have the best fans, and the best group of people working behind me on this album, and my career. Thank you for your continued support. I love you guys and can’t wait to share What ive been working on with you. I’ll talk to you soon, it’s beautiful outside, enjoy it!
For an artist who is still trying to make his way in the music world, parting ways with a major label means a tougher road to hoe as an independent. Sure, Lee can do what he wants now, but he no longer has the promotional push of a big label. At least 19 is still managing him, so there’s that.
But, no matter what happens, he’ll still be better off than where he was pre-Idol. I expect he’ll go back to his old label, Wuli, but with a higher profile. After 10 years, all of the Idol winners are still earning comfortable livings in the music business. I don’t think Lee will be an exception to that trend.
New cool stuff to download is coming very soon from Lee. He tweeted yesterday, “Cool news, I’ll have some live recordings from my LA shows available for download soon, I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for everything guys”
