Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville, Troy Tomlinson Moves to Exclusive Advisor
Josh Van Valkenburg has been named president of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville, it was announced by UMPG chairman & CEO Jody Gerson. Van Valkenburg will report to Gerson, be based in Nashville and assume his position on January 4, 2027, as longtime UMPG Nashville chairman & CEO Troy Tomlinson transitions to an exclusive advisory […]
Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville has appointed Josh Van Valkenburg as its new president, effective January 4, 2027. Van Valkenburg will report to UMPG chairman/CEO Jody Gerson and will oversee the management and creative direction of the company. His responsibilities will include identifying, signing, and developing new talent, while supporting UMPG Nashville's roster of songwriters, artists, and producers.
Tomlinson, who has led UMPG Nashville since 2019, will transition to an advisory role, focusing on supporting the company, its songwriters, and artists.
Written by urgent.news from Billboard's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
