LAIRD HAVE MERCY

UMPG Re-Signs Songwriter Behind 19 Country #1s

To celebrate the renewal of their pact with hit songwriter Luke Laird, UMPG execs posed for this rollicking photo. Laird has penned no fewer than 19 #1 Country hits, including smashes for Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and many more. Later, everyone at the pubco was instructed to do 19 shots of bourbon in his honor.

Seated in front are (l-r): Creative Nation Music co-owner Beth Laird and Luke Laird; Standing (l-r): UMPG Creative Director Travis Gordon, EVP/GM of UMPG Nashville Kent Earls, UMPG Sr. Creative Director Missy Wilson and VP A&R Ron Stuve.

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		UMG AND TIKTOK WORK IT OUT The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a) Check It Out Now LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL A breakdown from the boss (5/2a) Check It Out Now HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT With extra relish (5/3a) Check It Out Now LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a) Check It Out Now A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a) Check It Out Now
		THE NEW UMG Gosh, we hope there are more press releases. TIKTOK BANNED! Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is. THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT No, not that one. TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST Now 100% unlicensed!

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