Tucker Wetmore has signed a record deal with UMG Nashville, in association with Back Blocks Music. Wetmore is managed by Back Blocks Music and is signed to WME for worldwide booking representation.
Earlier this year, Wetmore made the hits “Wine into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin' You.” “Wine Into Whiskey” earned Wetmore his Billboard Hot 100 debut in March, with both songs reaching the top 20 Advertising signHot Country Songs Chart.
He follows up with his latest release “What Would You Do?” while “Wind Up Missin' You” will move to country radio with a June 10th hit date via EMI Records Nashville.
“Before I moved to Nashville, I sat down and made a list of goals for myself,” Wetmore said in a statement. “And for the last four years, I've been working on them every day. Today I've checked off one of the biggest things I've done for myself… signing a record deal. My new family at UMG Nashville checked all my boxes. The drive, dedication, love and respect we all have for each other outside of music is the real reason I'm so proud to now call them partners, along with my team at Back Blocks Music. With the fire already lit, I couldn't have picked better people to pour gas on. I couldn't be more excited and confident about this next chapter in my career. I love you all, thank you for continuing to make my dreams come true. God is so good.”
“The world has only seen a glimpse of what Tucker is going to do for country music,” President & CEO of UMG Nashville, Cindy Mabe, said in a statement. “His strong connection to his cause shines a light on what helped build him: his family, his faith, his team and his fans. Representing country music from the Pacific Northwest, Tucker's signature sound, soulful lyrics, and instantly likable personality bring the perfect ingredients to nurture and grow a lasting career. UMG Nashville is so honored to partner with Tucker, Rakiyah and Back Blocks Music to build the next era of country music history.”
“It's an honor to continue working with Tucker as he expands his team of brilliant minds at UMG,” said Back Blocks Music founder/CEO. Rakiyah Marshall. “What Tucker and our Back Blocks team have built together in less than three years has been incredible, but it's only the beginning. I'm blown away by the character, talent and work ethic that make up who Tucker is as an artist and a person, and I'm so grateful to be on this ride with UMG Nashville's newest artist.”
Wetmore, who was named Advertising signCountry Rookie of the Month for May, who recently opened shows for Cameron Marlowe's Strangers Tour and is set to join Luke Bryan's Farm Tour in September. Wetmore also has two songs featured on the film's soundtrack Twistersincluding “Already Had It” and “Steal My Thunder” (feat Connor Smith).
