In a stunning crossover that has left the global music industry buzzing, Radioheadโs frontman Thom Yorke has officially announced that a 22-time Grammy-winning country music legend has signed a lifetime recording deal with MCA Records. The news broke earlier today at a packed press conference in London, where Yorkeโnow serving as an executive creative partner with MCAโhailed the deal as โa fusion of timeless artistry and modern innovation.โ
According to insiders, the country iconโwhose name remains under wraps for nowโis set to launch a massive โRainbow Tourโ in 2026, covering over 40 cities worldwide, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Nashville to London. Early reports suggest this will be one of the most ambitious live productions in country music history, blending Nashville soul with cutting-edge visuals inspired by Yorkeโs avant-garde aesthetic.
Yorke described the partnership as โa new era for true musicianship,โ hinting at collaborative studio sessions already in progress between the artist and several top producers from across genres. Fans are already calling it a โhistoric allianceโ between two of the most creative forces in modern music.
MCA Records confirmed that tour dates and ticket information will be officially released next week. Cities like Sydney, Toronto, Chicago, Berlin, and Dublin have been teased as key stops. Yorke ended the announcement by saying: โMusic is about evolution, and this partnership defines that spirit perfectly.โ