Universal Music Publishing Nashville today announced that Cyndi Forman has been promoted to Senior Vice President, A&R. She will continue reporting to Troy Tomlinson, Chairman and CEO of the Nashville division.

Forman is responsible for signing and developing new songwriting talent, as well as supporting the company’s current roster of writers. She will also play a key leadership role in further strengthening UMPG Nashville’s creative division. Forman, who joined UMPG in 2002, previously served as Vice President, Creative.

Singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

John Pierce has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today unveiled UMPG Window, a next-generation royalty portal that provides UMPG songwriters and clients with instant access to clear, complete and real-time earnings and data. The UMPG Window app can be installed on iOS and Android platforms.

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Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s most creatively and commercially successful artist-songwriters in history, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has entered into an exclusive global publishing agreement with hit songwriter Shane Minor, in partnership with 50 Egg Music Publishing. Minor has composed hit songs for a multitude of country superstars including Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Chris Young and Rascal Flatts.

Universal Music Publishing Nashville has entered into a global publishing agreement with award-winning songwriter Justin Ebach. Ebach, who was named SESAC’s 2017 Songwriter of the Year, has notched four No. 1 songs...

Universal Music Publishing Nashville and River House Artists have partnered on a global publishing deal for Ray Fulcher. A talented songwriter, Fulcher co-penned eight songs on country star Luke Combs’ debut album, including No. 1 single “When It Rains It Pours” and current single “Even Though I’m Leavin’”.  Fulcher’s own EP “Somebody Like Me” has earned over 15 million streams since being released in June.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Brad Tursi has been signed to a global co-publishing deal for his future works. In addition, UMPG has acquired Tursi’s catalog of hit songs. A talented songwriter, artist and performer, Tursi is a member of hugely popular country music band Old Dominion (RCA), the reigning CMA and ACM vocal group of the year.

UMPG today announced that 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and record producer Alicia Keys has been signed to an exclusive administration deal. Through the new partnership, UMPG will support Keys’ iconic music - both existing songs and future works - for creative opportunities around the world.