Signage: River House/Columbia's Luke Combs has signed a global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, covering all of his songs moving forward. "Luke is building his career like so many great artists of the past," says Chairman/CEO Troy Tomlinson. "He’s writing hit songs that country music fans identify with. They feel like he’s the guy next door, their friend, someone who knows how they feel and sings about their life." Combs adds, "Universal Music’s success with publishing a lot of great songs over the years cannot be denied, and I’m thankful to now be a part of that."

Songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Karen Kosowski has signed a global publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville. Her cuts include Mickey Guyton's “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?,” The Washboard Union's "Country Thunder,” Tim Hicks' "What A Song Should Do,” Ross Ellis' “Home To Me” and Brett Kissel's "Anthem."