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Terry Wakefield Joins UMPG

July 22, 2019/by Jessica Nicholson

Terry Wakefield

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has named Terry Wakefield as Senior Vice President, A&R for the company’s Nashville division. He will report to UMPG Nashville’s recently-appointed Chairman and CEO Troy Tomlinson. Prior to joining UMPG, Wakefield served as Senior VP, Creative at Sony/ATV.

In his new role, Wakefield is responsible for signing and developing new songwriting talent, as well as supporting the company’s current roster of writers. He will also play a key leadership role in further strengthening UMPG Nashville’s creative division.

On making the announcement, Tomlinson said: “Terry is the consummate professional and is widely known as an outstanding song man. His passion for songwriters and his personal relationships with artists will bring significant opportunities to our entire roster and creative team.” 

Said Wakefield: “I have worked with Troy Tomlinson for more than 17 years and I’m thankful to be able to continue our relationship. Jody Gerson’s commitment to Nashville is clear and inspiring. I am excited to become a part of the UMPG family.”

Among his numerous signings at Sony/ATV have been Cole Swindell, Luke Bryan, Tony Lane, Michael Carter and Lainey Wilson. Additionally, he guided the songwriting careers of Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston, Jim Beavers and Songwriter Hall Of Fame members Bill Anderson and Bobby Braddock.

Wakefield began his publishing career in 1994 with Little Big Town Music which was acquired by Sony/ATV in 1998. Prior to working in publishing, he was a member of the A&R team at Arista Nashville.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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