Universal Music Publishing (UMP) China, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading global music publisher, announced the opening of its new office in Shanghai today. The move significantly expands UMPG’s operations in China, which it first entered two years ago, and reinforces its commitment to developing Chinese music industry and artists.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville today announced that Missy Roberts has been promoted to Vice President, A&R. She will continue reporting to Troy Tomlinson, Chairman/CEO of the company’s Nashville division. An 18-year industry veteran, Roberts represents notable UMPG songwriters including Ingrid Andress, Justin Ebach, Paul DiGiovanni, Brandi Carlile, Derrick Southerland, Cole Taylor, Caitlyn Smith, Shane Minor, Jamie Paulin and Jeff Middleton.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed Adam James to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.

Universal Music Publishing (UMP) China, the China division of a leading, global music publisher, and She Is The Music (SITM), a global nonprofit working to increase the number of women in music, partnered to launch a Beijing-based all-women songwriting camp, Untagged 2021, comprised of nearly 30 women musicians from nine countries and regions. This marks the nonprofit’s first songwriting camp in Asia.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed rising star Morgan Wade to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed Joe Clemmons to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with rising star Clairo (FADER Label/Republic Records). A viral success story, 22-year-old Claire Cottrill – artist name Clairo – is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed Logan Turner, part of the rising country duo Bexar (pronounced ‘bear’), to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.

Logan provides vocals/guitar/banjo to Bexar (Warner Music Nashville), alongside vocalist Chris Ryan. The band, whose name comes from Ryan’s hometown Bexar County, Texas, recently released their new single “One Day,” the follow up to their multi-million streaming debut, “Again.”

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Nashville. 2021 marks ten years since McCreery won the hearts of America and the title of American Idol and his artistry has only continued to grow.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from 1962’s cultural milestone “Blowin’ In The Wind” to this year’s epic “Murder Most Foul.”