Scottish singer/songwriter Paolo Nutini, who turns 20 January 9, was one of the most noteworthy breakout artists of 2006 for Atlantic Records in the United Kingdom. After an appearance at South by Southwest in Austin last March, his debut single, "Last Request," reached No. 5 in July on the His debut album, "These Streets," subsequently opened at No.
3 with out-of-the-box sales of 35,000, according to his label, which had risen to 500,000 by December. A second single, "Jenny Don't Be Hasty," was a top 20 U.K.
As "New Shoes," his first U.S. radio track, made inroads at the triple-A format late in the year, Atlantic was developing its transatlantic plans for Nutini for 2007.
"These Streets" is due for U.S. release January 30, when he performs on "Today," His name may have a familiar ring for U.
S. audiences.
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