Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed six-time Grammy Award winner Dave Cobb to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement.
Cobb has spearheaded albums for Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, John Prine, Anderson East, and chart-topping rockers Rival Sons.
He also served as a musical consultant and producer on the 2018 film and soundtrack remake of ‘A Star Is Born,’ and produced Lady Gaga’s Grammy-nominated winning song Always Remember Us This Way.
Among his Grammy wins as a producer, Cobb has been awarded Best Country Album twice for his work on Stapleton’s Traveller and From A Room: Vol 1; Best Americana Album three times for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s The Nashville Sound, Isbell’s Something More Than Free, and Carlile’s By the Way, I Forgive You; and Best American Roots Song for Carlile’s TheJoke.
Cobb has earned numerous Billboard No. 1 hits including on Top Country Airplay, US Top Albums, Top Country Albums, Canadian Albums, Folk Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Independent Albums, Top Alternative Songs, Top Comedy Albums and US Heatseekers Albums.
Based in Nashville, Cobb serves as head of Elektra imprint Low Country Sound. He is also the producer-in-residence at historic RCA Studio A – a clubhouse for creatives including Isbell, Stapleton, and The Highwomen.
Dave Cobb is managed by Andrew Brightman for Brightman Music, an LA-based boutique producer management company.
“I am thrilled to welcome Dave to UMPG’s global family, and we are excited to work closely with him in order to further his musical ambitions, which include more film and television projects.”
Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG, said: “Grammy Award-winning writer and producer Dave Cobb’s versatility is impressive, from working on the soundtrack for A Star Is Born, to incredible collaborations with artists such as Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton, and most recently working with the iconic Barry Gibb.
“I am thrilled to welcome Dave to UMPG’s global family, and we are excited to work closely with him in order to further his musical ambitions, which include more film and television projects.”
“We are thrilled to be able to come alongside him on his musical journey.”
Troy Tomlinson, UMPG Nashville
Troy Tomlinson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG Nashville, added: “Dave Cobb makes music that proves the value of ‘less is more’.
“His writing is straightforward. His production provides the space for the artist to interpret in their own way. All that and he’s a great hang! We are thrilled to be able to come alongside him on his musical journey.”
“I’m really excited to be part of such an amazing team they have really made me feel at home and welcomed.”
Dave Cobb
Said Cobb: “I’m really excited to be part of such an amazing team they have really made me feel at home and welcomed.
“I look forward to getting to work and seeing what kinda trouble we can get into.”
