Dan Wilson signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

Dan Wilson signs with Universal Music Publishing Group

February 14, 2024

by ROSTR

Dan Wilson signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.

Dan is managed by JGM Management & booked by ITB/High Road Touring.

Dan Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and record producer, widely recognized for his role as the lead singer of the band Semisonic. He is best known for writing the Grammy-nominated hit "Closing Time" for Semisonic, as well as other international hits like "Secret Smile" and "Chemistry." Before Semisonic, he was a member of the band Trip Shakespeare, which was influential in the Midwestern music scene. Wilson has also made a name for himself as a highly sought-after songwriting collaborator, working with a diverse group of artists including Adele, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks), John Legend, Taylor Swift, and many others.

His songwriting contributions to Adele's album "21," including the hit "Someone Like You," earned him a Grammy for Album of the Year. He also won a Song of the Year Grammy for "Not Ready to Make Nice," which he co-wrote for The Chicks' album "Taking the Long Way." In addition to his work with other artists, Wilson has released solo albums, such as "Free Life" and "Live at the Pantages," and his third solo album, "Love Without Fear," was released in 2014. His latest album, "Little Bit of Sun," was released in September 2023. Wilson is also known for his visual artistry and has studied visual arts at Harvard University. He has also been involved in educational projects, sharing songwriting and collaboration advice through his online series titled "Words & Music in Six Seconds."

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