UMPG UK legendary songwriter Nicky Chinn is featured in Spotify’s new Secret Genius series, which profiles and interviews songwriting talent behind some of music's biggest success stories.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has promoted David Gray to the role of Executive Vice President/Head of West Coast A&R. In his elevated role, Gray will lead the A&R team and continue to develop, nurture and sign talent. He will also direct the team’s effort to develop global opportunities for UMPG’s artists and songwriters.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a global leader in music publishing, announced today that Mike McCormack has been named Managing Director U.K. He succeeds Paul Connolly, who is stepping down from his role as President of Europe and Managing Director U.K.

Universal Music Publishing Group congratulates legendary artists Elvis Costello and Tom Petty on their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 47th Annual Induction and Awards ceremony held in NYC.

As part of Universal Music Publishing Group’s strategic effort to expand opportunities for songwriters through U.S. Latin and Latin America, well-known and respected industry music executive Ana Rosa Santiago has been appointed to a new role as VP of Latin Music, reporting to Alexandra Lioutikoff, Executive VP of Latin Music, UMPG.

MIAMI, FL - Latin Grammy-winning artist J Balvin, has concluded a new publishing agreement that extends his exclusive, worldwide relationship with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Evan Lamberg, UMPG President – North America, and Alexandra Lioutikoff, Executive Vice President, Latin Music.

NASHVILLE, TN (May 04, 2016) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Nashville has signed an exclusive, global publishing deal with artist and songwriter Kane Brown. The announcement was made today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and its songwriters were honored for writing eleven of the most performed pop songs of 2015 at the 33rd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards held in Los Angeles last night.

NEW YORK - At the 20th annual SESAC Pop Awards held tonight in NYC, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) took home the three top honors for the second year in a row, winning Publisher of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year.

SANTA MONICA, CA - Artist and songwriter Joe Jonas, the front man of Republic Records band DNCE, has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), it was announced today by Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG.