Universal Publishing Nashville Names Josh Van Valkenburg President

Universal Music Publishing Group has appointed industry veteran Josh Van Valkenburg as the new president of its Nashville division. Van Valkenburg, who previously served as executive VP of creative at Sony Music Publishing Nashville, will officially assume his new role on January 4, 2027. He succeeds longtime chairman and CEO Troy Tomlinson, who will transition into an exclusive advisory position to support the company's continued growth and creative direction in the country music market.