Connor James Signs With Universal Music Publishing Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Ron Stuve (UMPG Nashville), Connor James and Cyndi Forman (UMPG Nashville)

Connor James has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

The New York native is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with writer, producer, and artist credits in multiple genres. He has had sync placements with Apple, Motorola, and Toyota, as well as cuts by Caylee Hammack and Josie Dunne.

“Ron Stuve and I have been Connor James fans for several years,” shares Cyndi Forman, Senior Vice President, A&R at UMPG Nashville. “His writing ability, production chops and creativity are unlimited.  We’re proud to welcome him to the UMPG family.”

James adds: “I couldn’t be happier for the chance to work with Cyndi, Ron and the rest of the UMPG family. The care and dedication for their writers is second to none. I am so thankful to have them along for this journey.”

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Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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