UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP AND ONE4 RECORDS FORM JOINT PUBLISHING VENTURE ONE4 MUSIC

Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville and ONE4 Records announce the formation of their new joint publishing venture ONE4 Music, with Kentucky-born singer-songwriter Hunter Flynn as the initial signing.
 
“Troy (Tomlinson) and I share a deep respect for great songs and the people who write them, and our shared passion for developing great songwriters is at the core of ONE4 Music,” shares ONE4 Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Brian Wright. “Hunter is exactly the kind of songwriter we want to champion, a storyteller with a unique perspective and a gift for connecting with listeners. We’re proud to welcome him as our first signing.”
 
“ONE4 Music is built on a long-standing friendship and a shared belief in putting songwriters first,” shares Troy Tomlinson, UMPG Nashville’s Chairman and CEO. “What drew us to Hunter is the honesty in his writing. His foundation is strong, and we’re looking forward to supporting him as he continues to develop his voice as a songwriter.”
 
Blending folk, country, soul and rock into raw, reflective songs inspired by the landscapes and stories of his youth, Flynn has built a grassroots following through relentless touring and emotionally charged performances. In 2025, he was named Artist in Residence at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, a rare honor recognizing both his artistic integrity and cultural impact, and earlier this year he signed with Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, in partnership with Appalachian Soul Music.
 
“I’m thrilled to be the first songwriter signed to ONE4 Music,” shares Flynn. “Both Brian and Troy have impacted this business so much, and to have them believe in my songwriting enough to ask me to be the initial signing is an absolute honor and a privilege.”
 
Flynn’s latest release “Robbing A Bank” is available now. Listen BELOW.

About UMPG Nashville:
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group (UMG), is home to many of the world’s most acclaimed songwriters, iconic catalogs and culture-defining songs across every genre of music. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG operates 48 offices in 41 countries.
 
About ONE4 Records:
ONE4 Records is an independent record label founded by Brian Wright and Coran Capshaw in partnership with MCA. With an A&R focus, the Nashville-based artist development-centric label was established in 2026. Online at one4music.com.
 
About Hunter Flynn:
Hunter Flynn is a native to the Bluegrass state, born and raised in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Flynn’s first public performance came in early 2022. Since then, the 28-year-old singer/songwriter has gained national recognition as one of Appalachia’s most promising young artists. In an area that has no shortage of talent, it is Flynn’s unique perspective and gut punching vocal delivery that leaves the listener with no doubt as to whether or not he has lived the stories he is telling. Flynn has now shared stages with the likes of Zach Top, Megan Moroney, Josh Meloy and more. The sky is the limit for this young artist who refers to his style of music as “Appalachian Soul.”

L to R: Troy Tomlinson (UMPG Nashville Chairman and CEO), Hunter Flynn, Brian Wright (ONE4 Co-Founder and Managing Partner) and Katherine Godwin (ONE4 Creative Director) | Photo Credit: Michael Jordan

Hunter Flynn Signs with WME for Representation

Kentucky-born singer-songwriter Hunter Flynn has signed with WME for global representation. Carving his own lane with a genre-defying Appalachian Soul Music sound, Flynn blends folk, country, soul and rock into raw, reflective songs inspired by the landscapes and stories of his youth. His powerful vocals and stripped-down arrangements have quickly built a growing audience online and on the road.

Over the last two years, Flynn has played nearly 200 shows across the United States and Europe, steadily building a grassroots following through relentless touring and raw, emotionally charged performances. In 2025, he was named Artist in Residence at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, a rare honor recognizing both his artistic integrity and cultural impact, and most recently Big Machine Records / Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announced his signing in partnership with Appalachian Soul Music. Flynn released “Wasted Day” on May 22 and will release “Robbing A Bank” on June 26. Pre-save the track HERE.

“Hunter is the kind of artist you feel immediately. There’s a real depth and honesty to what he creates, and audiences are connecting with it in a powerful way. Between the growth we’re seeing and the foundation he’s built on the road, he’s just getting started,” said WME’s Lance Roberts and Geoff Turner. 

“I’ve spent the last few years building this one show at a time,” said Flynn. “To now have a team like WME behind me feels incredibly meaningful. I’m proud of where I come from, proud of the music we’re making, and excited for what’s ahead.”

With new music on the horizon, Flynn’s momentum continues to accelerate online as well, generating more than 8 million on-demand views across platforms in recent months alone. 

For more information, please visit https://hunterflynn.com/. 

About Hunter Flynn:
Hunter Flynn is a native to the Bluegrass state, born and raised in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Flynn’s first public performance came in early 2022. Since then, the 28 year old singer/songwriter has gained national recognition as one of Appalachia’s most promising young artists. In an area that has no shortage of talent, it is Flynn’s unique perspective and gut punching vocal delivery that leaves the listener with no doubt as to whether or not he has lived the stories he is telling. Flynn has now shared stages with the likes of Zach Top, Megan Moroney, Josh Meloy and more. The sky is the limit for this young artist who refers to his style of music as “Appalachian Soul.”