An exclusive global publishing deal has been inked between UMPG Nashville and country songwriter Derrick Southerland, who's got a song on Carrie Underwood’s latest platinum album, Storyteller, and has worked alongside producers and songwriters Busbee, Tommy English and Hillary Lindsey, among others.

“An exciting addition to our UMPG Nashville roster, Derrick is a wonderfully gifted songwriter with a talent for collaborating with writers across genres to create hits," shared UMPG Nashville EVP and General Manager Kent Earls. "Between his work ethic and lyrical sensibilities, we are honored that he has joined us and look forward to his future success.”