Universal Music Group News

On the heels of a live run of dates opening for Grammy-nominee Tori Kelly, their first-ever U.S. headlining tour and the release of their debut EP, Searching, New York-based group Thirdstory has carved a unique and successful niche for themselves in the world of music and performance.

The members of the iconic Swedish quartet ABBA have joined forces with entertainment entrepreneur Simon Fuller and the Universal Music Group to launch a 'previously unimagined' digital experience

International superstar AndrRieu will release his brand new album 'Waltzing Forever' on October 14 via Universal Music Group's UMe label.

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as 'the real deal', PHIL RUDD the band's long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with the rock giants in 1975.  

The MusiCares Foundation®-one of the affiliated charities of The Recording Academy®-announced new elected leadership and Board members.

The 2016-17 season marks the Emerson String Quartet's 40th Anniversary -- a major milestone for this ground-breaking ensemble, named "America's greatest quartet" by TIME Magazine, which has earned its place in the pantheon of the classical music world.

Nashville, TN: The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) today announced its panel of judges for the 2016 competition. Included on the panel are many iconic, high-profile recording artists

GUESS, the global lifestyle brand famous for its iconic ad campaigns and trendsetting denim has teamed up with the nation's #1 record label and industry market share leader Republic Records to co-create GUESS Music.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that Samantha Fink, Ph.D., has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately.

Paul McCartney has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Capitol Records, it was announced today by Capitol Music Group (CMG) Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett.

Music industry veteran Hazel Smith was honored Monday, August 15 at the first-ever Music Row Storytellers event, an evening benefiting Music Health Alliance, sponsored by CMT.

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as 'the real deal', PHIL RUDD the band's long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with the rock giants in 1975.  

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that Maria Alonte has been appointed to Senior Vice President of Film & Television Synchronization for Def Jam Recordings, Island Records and Republic Records, effective immediately.

The upcoming 2016-17 season marks the Emerson String Quartet's 40th Anniversary -- a major milestone for a ground-breaking ensemble that has earned its place in the pantheon of the classical chamber music world. In celebration of this anniversary season, Universal Music Group has reissued their entire Deutsche Grammophon discography in a 52-CD box set, released July 15 in the U.S. 

International superstar AndrRieu will release his brand new album 'Waltzing Forever' on October 14 via Universal Music Group's UMe label.

12-year-old Jonael Santiago, winner of the third season of LA VOZ KIDS debuts his first single during the second gala of the singing competition airing tonight, June 26 at 8pm/7c on TELEMUNDO.

12-year-old Jonael Santiago, winner of the third season of LA VOZ KIDS debuts his first single during the second gala of the singing competition airing this Sunday, June 26 at 8pm/7c on TELEMUNDO.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today that veteran home entertainment executive Robert Ziegler has been named Executive Vice President of Global Physical Operations, effective immediately.