Pictured (L-R): Roxy King (UMPG Nashville), Troy Tomlinson (UMPG Nashville), Dalton Davis, and Alex Lunt (Type A Management). Photo Credit: Alex Green
Universal Music Publishing Nashville today announced that artist and songwriter Dalton Davis has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement.
Born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina, Dalton Davis is a country artist whose journey to Nashville is as unique as his sound. With a life marked by adversity and perseverance, Dalton's music reflects his personal growth and struggles. His debut album, slated for release in 2025, marks a bold step toward leaving his mark on the legacy of country music. His second single, “Sit Crooked” is approaching half a million streams in just over a month. Dalton’s third single off the album, “Blue Ridge Sky,” is set to release on January 31.
Roxy King, Senior Director, A&R, UMPG Nashville said: “Dalton’s authenticity, life experience, and charisma come together and create an undeniable star presence that is felt from the moment he steps into a room. He is a rare artist that knows exactly who he is and what he wants to say, and he has the talent to bring that to life through his songwriting.”
Davis added: "I can’t believe I’m saying this, but as 2025 kicks off, I’m a signed songwriter with UMPG. Growing up admiring legends like Dean Dillon, Nashville always felt like the place I had to be. Now, with Roxy and Troy on my side, it feels like I’ve finally found my home in this city."
Troy Tomlinson, Chairman & CEO, UMPG Nashville commented: “Every now and then, a singer/songwriter walks into my office and within 5 minutes it is so objectively clear that they have the “it factor;” with Dalton, it took all of 3 minutes to know that we had to work with him.”
Dalton is represented by WME for touring and managed by Alex Lunt (Type A Management).
UMPG Nashville is home to Music Row’s best and brightest talent, including: Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Andress, Ian Munsick, and hit songwriters Matraca Berg, Chase McGill, Paul DiGiovanni, Troy Verges, Brad Tursi, Benjy Davis, Ray Fulcher, Jacob Davis, John Pierce, Caitlyn Smith, and Brandy Clark, to name a few.