Lewis Love ProfileAs he continues to cement his status as one of Australia's fastest-rising country stars, Ballarat local Lewis Love has announced his new signing with EMPIRE.
Already known for its role as one of the leading independent record label, publisher, and distributors, EMPIRE's Australian and New Zealand roster already features the likes of indie rockers Borderline out of Auckland, and Brisbane metalcore outfit Headwreck.
Now, Love has brought country music to the team, with the EMPIRE team set to assist him in continuing his impressive trajectory on a global scale.
"Welcoming Lewis Love to EMPIRE as the first Australian country artist on our Nashville roster is a significant moment for us," says Cameron Walsh, EMPIRE’s Territory Manager for Australia. "Lewis is an incredible talent with a distinctive voice, genuine star quality and a natural ability to connect with people.
"From the beginning, we’ve believed in what he’s building and his potential for a truly global career. To now have the strength of our Australian team, alongside the experience and relationships of EMPIRE Nashville and our wider global team, supporting him is incredibly exciting.
“We’re proud to be backing an Australian artist we believe can make a real impact on the world stage."
Making his impressive debut as a 19-year-old in 2025, Love found himself turning heads thanks to his Lovesick project. The story goes that Love sold his car, booked a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and backed himself. That leap of faith paid off, landing him a partnership with Hallwood Media, the US label known for working with names like YG and Remy Bond.
Add in 3.3 million streams and the fact he has since shared stages with an impressive roster of artists, including Zac Brown Band, Cameron Whitcomb, Gigi Perez, Waylon Wyatt, and more, and it's clear that Love is destined for greatness.
Alongside his new partnership with EMPIRE, he's unveiled his latest single, Man On The Moon, and had already begun to drum up interest in what his next move might be.
