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NASHVILLE+ AWARDS + NEW SIGNINGS + CHART NEWSPat HigdonEVP/General Manager, UMPG NashvillePat.Higdon@umusic.comWidely recognized as the home of country music (and in recent years as the last bastion of pure songwriting), UMPG Nashvillecontinually delivers material that becomes hits for country music’s most elite artists. The UMPG Nashville catalog spans themusical landscape, with classics from Webb Pierce, Brenda Lee, Mel Tillis, Waylon Jennings, and more. Artists of all genresfind hit songs or collaborators from this versatile staff. The list of writers includes Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg,Radney Foster, Ed Hill, and Troy Verges, as well as catalog writers Bob McDill, Gary Burr, Pat Alger, Marijohn Wilkin,and more.UMPG HONORS MEL TILLISWITH ROOM DEDICATIONUMPG songwriter and artist, Mel Tillis wasinducted into the Country Music SongwritersHall of Fame. In celebration, UMPG dedicatedthe “Mel Tillis” room at UMPG’s Nashvilleoffices.Pat Higdon, EVP and General Manager, presentedTillis with an inscribed vase and gavehim a tour of the room which features Mel’s BMI awards, a vintageguitar, Mel’s show posters, Mel’s handwritten lyrics, and a portrait ofMel. The walls were covered in BMI awards for songs that Mel eitherwrote, co-wrote or sang.“Your first thought is your best,” reads Mel’s advice to writers who’llwork in the room.UMPG songwriters Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg and David Lee;BMI’s Jodi Williams, Shelby Kennedy, Thomas Cain and HarryWarner; and CMA’s Hank Adam Locklin basked in living-legendglory. Mel kept the young Universal writers in stitches with his quipsand he seemed genuinely moved and delighted at the sightof his room.MATRACA BERGRENEWS WITH UMPGAmerican country music singer-songwriter, Matraca Berg, hasrenewed her long-term publishing deal with UMPG Nashville. Inaddition to recording her own songs, Matraca has written for nearlyevery major artist in the country music genre, including DixieChicks, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride, PattyLoveless, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, TrishaYearwood, and more.U M P G N A S H V I L L E W E L C O M E SJOSH TURNERUMPG has signed MCArecording artist JoshTurner, who burst ontothe country scene in 2003with the powerful "LongBlack Train." Josh’s debutalbum hit Platinum statuswhile his sophomorealbum was one of onlyfour country albums toreach 2x Platinum in 2006. No. 1 singles include "Your Man" and"Would You Go With Me.” Josh was a first-time nominee in theCMA’s prestigious Male Vocalist category this year. The first tunefrom his new album Everything is Fine, "Firecracker," is currentlyclimbing the charts.CANADAJodie FerneyhoughDirector, Creative Operations, UMPG CanadaJodie.Ferneyhough@umusic.comJodie.Ferneryhough@umusic.comUMPG Canada’s roster includes Jann Arden, Sam Roberts, Hedley, K-OS, Luke McMaster,Brassmunk, The Marble Index, Agile, The Marble Index, Khari Dandy, Joel Parkes, and more.HEDLEY “FAMOUS LAST WORDS”Hedley is a Canadian rock quartet fronted by singer JacobHoggard, who placed third during the second season of thereality TV series Canadian Idol. The guys have recentlyreleased their second full legnth album, Famous LastWords. The first single, "She's So Sorry" is currently climbingCanadian singles charts. Hedley was nominated forfour 2007 Juno Awards. and are currently on tour withUMPG band Bon Jovi.Writer Luke McMasterCanadian Idol finalist Kalan Porter released his second album Wake upLiving on August 28, 2007. This record debuted on Canadian Soundscanat No. 7. UMPG writer Luke McMaster co wrote “Destination (Where IBelong)” on this album. Marie-Mai, known as one of the top finalists ofthe first season of the Quebec reality show Star Académie, released hersecond album, Dangereuse Attraction on August 28. Luke co-wrote thesong “Ici Maintenant” on her album. This record has already sold over11,000 copies.16 • UMPG
Paul ConnollyPresident of Europe/M.D. U.K.Paul.Connolly@umusic.comEUROPE+ OVERVIEW + UK NEW SIGNINGS + UK CHART NEWSOur team of talented executives whose passion, creativity and vision will bring us great ongoing success artistically and commerciallyembrace the speed of change in our industry and the exciting opportunities that are ahead of us as the leading music publisher.The UK roster includes superstar artists, songwriters and producers: Elton John/Bernie Taupin, The Sex Pistols, TheClash, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, The Klaxons, The Smiths, Maximo Park, Lily Allen, Keane, Massive Attack,Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, The Cure, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart/Annie Lennox, Hard-Fi, The Thrills, Feist, BryanFerry/Roxy Music, Elvis Costello, Iron Maiden, Joy Division, Stone Roses, The Who/Pete Townshend, and many more.NEW SIGNING: HAPPY MONDAYSUMPG have signed legendary Manchester bandHappy Mondays for back catalogue and futures.The deal represents such copyrights as “KinkyAfro,” “Loose Fit,” and multi-platinum sellingalbum Pills, Thrills & Bellyaches. Earlier this yearUMPG acquired Joy Division’s catalogue andrenewed The Smiths deal to represent three ofthe most influential bands to ever come out ofthis musical heartland that is Manchester.UKMike McCormackDeputy Managing DirectorMike.McCormack@umusic.comUMPG UK’sHard-FiHard-Fi’s second album OnceUpon A Time In The West(Atlantic) also entered the UKalbum charts at No.1 this week.The band’s debut album Stars OfCCTV has now sold over one millioncopies worldwide. Hard-Fi isa local signing for UMPG UK, whocontrols 100% of the album..UMPG’s The Killers tookBest International Live Actat the 2007 Vodafone LiveMusic Awards.UMPG To Administer Joy DivisionCatalogue WorldwideUMPG has signed a new, long-term, exclusive agreement toadminister the songs of Joy Division, one of Britain's most influential,iconic bands of the past 30 years."We're delighted to be working with UMPG on the Joy Divisioncatalogue," said Rebecca Boulton of Prime Management. "Theteam has demonstrated their appreciation of this unique music,and an extensive commitmentto taking it to agreater audience. Withthe release of a majorfeature film, documentaryand associatedalbums, 2007 is a hugeyear for Joy Division."Joy DivisionUMPG • 17
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