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Josh Van Valkenburg Named UMPG Nashville President
Josh Van Valkenburg takes over as UMPG Nashville president, Troy Tomlinson shifts to advisory role.
In brief
Josh Van Valkenburg takes over as UMPG Nashville president, Troy Tomlinson shifts to advisory role. Josh Van Valkenburg becomes UMPG Nashville president effective Jan 4, 2027, while Troy Tomlinson moves to advisory role. Originally reported by Billboard.
New UMPG Nashville President
Josh Van Valkenburg named UMPG Nashville president effective Jan 4, 2027.
Troy Tomlinson's Transition
Troy Tomlinson shifts to exclusive advisory role supporting UMPG Nashville.
Van Valkenburg's Role
Oversees creative direction, talent identification and development for UMPG Nashville.
Van Valkenburg's Background
Former Sony Music Publishing Nashville executive vp of creative since 2015.
Van Valkenburg's Songwriters
Championed ASCAP songwriter of the year Josh Osborne and BMI songwriter of the year Ross Copperman.
Tomlinson's Legacy
Led UMPG Nashville since 2019, championed artists including Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney.
What matters most
Josh Van Valkenburg becomes UMPG Nashville president effective Jan 4, 2027, while Troy Tomlinson moves to advisory role.
