[L-R]: Marcelo Gonzalez (Abel Pintos’ Manager), Abel Pintos and Daniel Retondano (Universal Music Publishing Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay Managing Director)
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading, global publishing division of Universal Music Group, announces today that it has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement with three-time Gardel Award-winning singer-songwriter Abel Pintos.
Abel Pintos began his career at the age of 13 when he recorded his first album, and won awards for “Best New Artist” and "Best Performer" at the Cosquín Festival, one of the largest and most prestigious festivals in Argentina. With a successful career that has spanned almost three decades, he’s released 14 albums (12 studio albums and 2 live albums), several of which are certified multi-Platinum and Gold. His last album, “La Familia Festeja Fuerte,” was recorded live from the River Plate Stadium and the album tour saw Pintos perform for fans across 36 shows, 28 cities and 10 countries, including Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay and Argentina.
His recent studio album, “El Amor En Mi Vida,” received the Gardel Award for “Best Pop Album of the Year” (2022). The album is Abel’s most personal work to-date and included collaborations with renowned international artists Yotuel (Cuba), Camila (Mexico), Beatriz Luengo (Spain) and Lali (Argentina).
Abel Pintos expressed, "I am very happy to be part of the Universal Music Publishing Group family, and to begin working in this new stage together with so many authors and artists that belong to its roster."
Daniel Retondano, Managing Director of Universal Music Publishing Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay said, “Abel is one of the most gifted singer-songwriters today in Argentina and he has proved it throughout his career, composing songs that have become anthems in his country. We’re happy to have been able to sign him and are certain that we’ll continue to grow internationally through the work that we will develop together.”
Abel Pintos by the Numbers:
• 15 Luna Park stadium shows, between 2013 and 2015.
• 21 consecutive SOLD-OUT shows at the Buenos Aires Opera Theater in 2015.
• 25,000 spectators in one night at the Estadio Único in the city of La Plata.
• Luna Park and 11 Opera Theater SOLD-OUT shows between October and November 2016.
• 2 River Plate stadium SOLD-OUT shows in December 2017.
• 15 SOLD-OUT shows at the Movistar Arena between 2019 and 2021.
• One billion total views worldwide.
• 1.9 billion total views on his videos worldwide
• 950,000 total physical unit sales.
• 31 SOLD-OUT performances at the Teatro Opera Orbis in May, June and July 2022.
• 30,000+ at the Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona de la Plata December 2022.
• 12 SOLD-OUT performances at the Tronador Theater in Mar del Plata in January 2023.
• 50,000 people in the Plaza Colón in Mar del Plata in January 2023.
Recently, Abel Pintos released "Alta En El Cielo," a project that was declared of interest at a Cultural, Educational and Federal level in Argentina, having recorded and filmed eight emblematic national songs. To give life to these emblematic national songs and anthems, Abel recruited the Academic Orchestra of the Teatro Colón.
Abel has received dozens of recognitions and numerous accolades from multiple public and private organizations. “Alta en el Cielo” is a historic milestone in his career.
In August, Abel began as a judge in the Argentine version of the popular television show "...Got Talent," and just a few days ago he sold out his upcoming show at Vélez Sarsfield Stadium in just two hours. Additionally, he will soon announce a stadium tour throughout Argentina and additional dates in Spain and Latin America.