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I was inspired by Taylor Swift to split from record label and will release a new album this year, says Olly Murs

AFTER I revealed Olly had parted ways with his record label, the star tells me is now obsessively thinking about his next move – and planning a new record later this year alongside a new deal.

He explains: “I haven't stopped thinking about it. I am really excited actually.

Olly Murs is planning a new record later this year alongside a new deal
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Olly Murs is planning a new record later this year alongside a new deal
Olly has been inspired by Taylor Swift's move to regain more control over her recordings
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Olly has been inspired by Taylor Swift's move to regain more control over her recordings

“It was an amazing 12 years at Sony. It was an amazing journey, but it’s not unusual for people to move on. 

“I look at it like a football club. I had a great relationship with them, but the contract came to an end and they had one vision for me and I had another vision – so we just said we will part and go our separate ways.

“They were happy. I was happy. I wanted change really – I kind of felt I had achieved everything I wanted to achieve. 

“I just needed a fresh project and fresh blood and fresh enthusiasm, and it’s exciting to have so much interest from other labels.

“I have been working on music but I have be.”

He adds: “I haven't really done a proper album for about five years as the last album was a greatest hits – actually that was when we didn't really agree.

“I didn't really want to do that album and they did, I didn’t think I was ready, but I did it as it was part of my contract.

“I’ve had many hits I've not been around long enough and I feel like I still have a lot more to give. This new album is exciting.”

The singer tells how he has also been inspired by Taylor Swift's move to regain more control over her recordings – and says it has shaped his thinking for settling on a new deal.

He adds: “I think Taylor is definitely the one who has pushed people to think about an all-round deal, so the conversation I’m having with other labels are about that.

“But mostly you want to be in a job where people love what you do, and you get to a point in your career where people just go 'Yeah Olly, sounds great' – they won’t tell you the truth.

“I want a team who are passionate about the future, but will also tell me the truth if something is a really crap idea!”

Olly is currently recovering after undergoing major surgery
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Olly is currently recovering after undergoing major surgery
Olly is on screens on ITV each Saturday evening as the host of new talent contest Starstruck
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Olly is on screens on ITV each Saturday evening as the host of new talent contest Starstruck
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