UMPG songwriters, artists, producers and composers were recognized with multiple GRAMMY wins this year, including the “Big Three” of Album, Song and Record of the Year.

Billboard Magazine have named Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson their Executive of the Decade. In the Billboard cover story she discusses AI, diversity in the music business and becoming one of the most influential executives in entertainment.

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The nominees for the 2026 Oscars have been announced, with UMPG composers and songwriters receiving nominations in both the Original Score and Original Song categories.

Universal Music Publishing Group announced today that Mexican music phenomenon and two-time Latin GRAMMY® nominee DannyLux has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement. 

Q' Lokura has entered an admin agreement with UMPG Argentina globally, which includes their back catalogue and all the songs they will create over the coming years.  Q’ Lokura is the most important cuarteto group in Argentinean music for the last 9 years and has established itself as a leading name in the genre.

We are incredibly proud that UMPG artists and songwriters have won 21 Latin GRAMMYs this year. Among them were Record of the Year (Palmeras En El Jardín by Alejandro Sanz, Spreadlof and Elena Rose) and Album of the Year (DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny and La Paciencia). 

Other UMPG winners include Renee, Carin Leon, Andres Cepeda, Natalia Lafourcade, Jota.pê, Aitana and more. 

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced the signing of buzzing global talent The Marías to an exclusive, worldwide music publishing agreement. Known for their dreamy fusion of alternative, psychedelic rock, jazz and Latin, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated band is comprised of Atlanta-raised María Zardoya, Los Angeles native Josh Conway, Jesse Perlman on guitar and Edward James on keys.

We are delighted to celebrate all our nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys! UMPG have a total of 65 nominations across 32 categories.

Nicolle Horbath is a singer-songwriter known for her amazing storytelling and Latin inspired melodies. She was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album at the 2024 Latin Grammys. Her project is all about joy, rhythm and good vibes!

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has honored Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) with the prestigious Premio ASCAP 2025 / Latin ASCAP Award 2025 as Publisher of the Year. This marks the third consecutive year that UMPG has received the honor. The Latin ASCAP Awards 2025 are an esteemed annual event that celebrates the most notable Latin songs of the year.