February 24, 2009

By By Ed Christman, N.Y.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed a publishing agreement with producer/songwriter/musician Daniel Lanois covering his catalog and future works.

"We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Lanois, one of the most distinctive and celebrated composers, songwriters, artists, and producers of our time, to our publishing family," said UMPG chairman and CEO David Renzer said in a statement.

Lanois has performed and/or produced albums for U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, the Neville Brothers and many more. He is a co-writer and co-producer on U2?s upcoming ?No Line On The Horizon.?

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