NASHVILLE, TN - Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville (UMPG Nashville) has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with songwriter Blair Daly, it was announced today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville.

As one of the most successful songwriters in country music, Daly’s songs have been recorded by artists including Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Halestorm, Kelly Clarkson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Il Divo among others.

“We are beyond excited to add Blair Daly to our amazing roster of writers at UMPG Nashville. We have been very fortunate to work with Blair through many co-writer collaborations over the last 15+ years. His hits are as diverse as his songwriting talent and we look forward to helping Blair further his career and music,” said Earls.

“I am so honored and fired up about joining UMPG! I've been a huge fan of the company and the people over here for years. It feels like one big happy family,” said Daly.

Hit songs written by Daly include Uncle Kracker’s international smash “Smile” and No. 1 songs for Kelly Clarkson (“People Like Us”), Kip Moore (“Beer Money”), and Rascal Flatts (“Stand”). Daly also wrote the Dove Award-nominated song “Zombie” for We As Human. Other artists who have recorded Daly-penned songs include Big & Rich (“That’s Why I Pray” and “Wild West Show”), Scott Stapp (“Dying to Live”), Saving Abel (“Bringing Down the Giant”), Backstreet Boys (“Crawling Back to You”), Gary Allan (“Sand in My Soul”), O.A.R. (“Peace”), and the title track to Little Big Town’s Pain Killer.

Upcoming placements for Daly’s music include planned releases by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae, Kip Moore, Art of Dying, Rita Wilson and Gary Allan, to name a few.