Irish act Tupelo, who recently released debut Dirty Money to much critical acclaim, have just been signed to AMA Music Agency - the booking agents for The Coronas, Aslan, Jerry Fish, Paddy Casey and Republic of Loose.

AMA's MD Mark Downing commented: "[We] are delighted to announce the signing of one of Ireland's best up and coming bands, Tupelo... They are one of the nation's most unique bands, and I have no doubt they will have a long and successful career. They have one of the best live shows in the land, with fantastic songs and we are looking forward to help Tupelo bring it to the masses."

The boys are equally delighted with the signing, saying: "We are delighted to have signed with AMA Music agency. They have a a fantastic roster of the best talent in the country so for them to take us on and believe in Tupelo is a major step in in the right direction for our career."

Hot Press' Jackie Hayden has remarked that Tupelo "make music that sounds as joyful to make as it is to listen to" - with that in mind, we look forward to seeing much more of the band in 2011.

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