Tucker Wetmore Signs With UMG Nashville In Partnership With Back Blocks Music

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Pictured (L–R, back row): UMG Nashville’s Lori Christian, Rob Femia, Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP’s T.D. Ruth, Lewis Brisbois’ Matt Cottingham and UMG Nashville’s Jake Gear; (L–R, front row): UMG Nashville’s Mike Harris, Cindy Mabe, Tucker Wetmore, Back Blocks Music’s Rakiyah Marshall and Autumn Ledgin. Photo: Chris Hollo

Tucker Wetmore has signed a record deal with UMG Nashville in partnership with Back Blocks Music.

With nearly 200 million career streams, Wetmore has made waves with tunes “Wine Into Whiskey,” “What Would You Do?” and “Wind Up Missin’ You,” which will impact country radio June 10 via the label’s EMI Records Nashville imprint. He is also slated to have two tracks featured on the forthcoming Twisters soundtrack, “Already Had It” and “Steal My Thunder (with Conner Smith).”

In addition to his headlining shows, Wetmore recently supported Kameron Marlowe on the “Strangers Tour,” and is set to make appearances at Spotify House and the UMG Nashville Takeover during CMA Fest next week. He will also join Luke Bryan for his “Farm Tour 2024” in September.

“I’m honored to continue working with Tucker as he expands his team with the brilliant minds at UMG,” shares Rakiyah Marshall, Back Blocks Music Founder & CEO. “What Tucker and our Back Blocks team have built together in less than three years has been incredible, but it’s just the beginning. I am blown away by the character, talent and work ethic that make up who Tucker is as an artist and human, and am so thankful to be on this ride with the newest UMG Nashville artist.”

“The world has only seen a glimpse of what Tucker is going to do for country music,” says Cindy Mabe, UMG Nashville Chair & CEO. “His strong connection to his purpose shines a light on what has helped build him: his family, his faith, his team and his fans. Representing country music from the pacific northwest, Tucker’s distinctive sound, soulful lyrics and his instantly likable personality bring the perfect ingredients to nurture and grow a lasting career. UMG Nashville is so honored to work with Tucker, Rakiyah and Back Blocks Music in building the next era of country music history.”

“Before I moved to Nashville, I sat down and made a list of goals for myself and for the last four years, I have been working toward them every single day,” shares Wetmore. “Today I have checked off one of the biggest I set for myself… signing a record deal. My new family at UMG Nashville checked all of my boxes. The drive, dedication, love and respect we all have for each other outside of music is the real reason why I’m so proud to now call them partners, along with my team at Back Blocks Music. With the fire that has already been started, I couldn’t pick better people to pour gasoline on it. I couldn’t be more excited and confident about this next chapter in my career. I love you all, thank you for continuing to make my dreams come true. God is so good.”

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