NASHVILLE, TN- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Nashville has signed budding new artist and songwriter Justin Adams to an exclusive publishing agreement. The announcement was made today by Kent Earls, Executive Vice President/General Manager, UMPG Nashville. 

In 2013, Adams independently released his self-titled EP, which became a surprise hit and gained him a dedicated following almost overnight. Featuring songs co-written with established writers including Kent Blazy and Karyn Rochelle, Adams’ EP has reached No.4 on the iTunes Country Music Albums chart, No.36 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No.59 on the Billboard Country Albums.

“Justin is one of the hardest working, extremely focused and brightest artists that we’ve had the fortune to sign.  We look forward to helping Justin take his artistry and music to the next level,” said Earls.

“I am so thrilled and honored with the opportunity to be working with UMPG. Not only are they one of the most respected publishing companies in Nashville, they have the most dedicated team of people working together to be successful. They are one big family and I couldn’t be more excited to be working with Kent Earls, Missy Wilson and the rest of the amazing team there,” said Adams.

In the wake of the success of his debut EP, Adams has been balancing his writing with a busy tour schedule. His recent collaborations include working with Mark Nesler, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Tony Martin, Steve Bogard, andPhil O’Donnell. Outside of his songwriting, Adams has shared the stage with such artists such as Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan, Dustin Lynch, Eli Young Band, David Nail, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Eric Paslay and Charlie Worsham.


PHOTO: Pictured in back row - Travis Gordon, UMPG Creative Director; Ron Stuve, UMPG VP A&R; and KentEarls, EVP/GM, UMPG. Picture front row – Cyndi Forman, UMPG VP, Creative; Justin Adams; Missy Wilson, UMPG Sr. Creative Director; and Scott Safford, attorney at Safford Motley.