# Josh Van Valkenburg Named UMPG Nashville President

> Josh Van Valkenburg takes over as UMPG Nashville president, Troy Tomlinson shifts to advisory role.
- Title: Josh Van Valkenburg Named UMPG Nashville President · Billboard
- Summary: Josh Van Valkenburg takes over as UMPG Nashville president, Troy Tomlinson shifts to advisory role.
- Keywords: umpg nashville, josh van valkenburg, troy tomlinson, universal music publishing group, country music, songwriters, artists, creative direction, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/josh-van-valkenburg-president-umpg-nashville-troy-tomlinson
- Author: Jessica Nicholson
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:31:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: umpg nashville, josh van valkenburg, troy tomlinson, universal music publishing group, country music, songwriters, artists, creative direction
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Josh Van Valkenburg becomes UMPG Nashville president effective Jan 4, 2027, while Troy Tomlinson moves to advisory role.