Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Brad Tursi has been signed to a global co-publishing deal for his future works. In addition, UMPG has acquired Tursi’s catalog of hit songs. A talented songwriter, artist and performer, Tursi is a member of hugely popular country music band Old Dominion (RCA), the reigning CMA and ACM vocal group of the year.

UMPG today announced that 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and record producer Alicia Keys has been signed to an exclusive administration deal. Through the new partnership, UMPG will support Keys’ iconic music - both existing songs and future works - for creative opportunities around the world.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that superstar singer-songwriter Maren Morris has been signed to a worldwide administration deal.

SANTA MONICA, July 22, 2019 – Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publishing company, today announced that Terry Wakefield has been named Senior Vice President, A&R for the company’s Nashville division. He will report to UMPG Nashville’s recently-appointed Chairman and CEO Troy Tomlinson.
 
In his new role, Wakefield is responsible for signing and developing new songwriting talent, as well as supporting the company’s current roster of writers. He will also play a key leadership role in further strengthening UMPG Nashville’s creative division.
 

Universal Music Publishing Group has named Troy Tomlinson as Chairman and CEO of its Nashville division. With this appointment, Tomlinson – one of the industry’s most accomplished creative executives – becomes UMPG Nashville’s first-ever Chairman and CEO. 

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed Catie Offerman to an exclusive publishing deal.

Based in Nashville, Offerman has written with Liz Rose, Natalie Hemby, Nicolle Galyon, Lucie Silvas, Jeremy Spillman, Brett James, Troy Verges, Chase McGill, Ryan Beaver and more. The New Braunfels, Texas native got her start as a fiddle player performing for artists all over the country.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced that singer-songwriter Claire Wright has been signed to an exclusive publishing deal.

Based in Nashville, Wright is a native of Northern California. To create her signature sound of positive music that makes people feel good, Wright’s writing style mixes sunny West Coast vibes, her rural roots and her philosophy that life should be enjoyed. Her influences include Sugar Ray and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

On Wednesday February 20th, country music legend, Reba McEntire, announced the 2019 ACM Award nominees on CBS This Morning. The 54th ACM Awards will be airing live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday April 7th on CBS.

On December 7th the 2019 Grammy Award nominations were announced. UMPG Nashville songwriter Chase McGill was nominated twice in the Best Country Song category for co-writing “Break Up in the End” performed by Cole Swindell, and “When Someone Stops Loving You” performed by Little Big Town.

 

 

On Wednesday, November 14th Keith Urban was crowned 2018's CMA Entertainer of the Year.

Urban accepted the award as he wiped away tears and told the audience he was "shocked beyond shocked."