CYNDI FORMAN-UMG

When Cyndi Forman packed her bags in 1996 to attend Belmont University, the road from Louisiana to Nashville was a familiar one. Her parents instilled a love of country music into their daughter at a tender age. Wayne and Peggy Forman have had cuts by legends such as Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn and George Strait. Forman credits them with her passion for country music. Being surrounded by songwriters as a child, she learned the art of recognizing and appreciating great songs. After obtaining her Music Business degree from Belmont University, Forman became Creative Director at Balmur Entertainment. During her time at Balmur, she landed many cuts and was quickly recognized as a great “song person”. In 2002, she joined Almo Irving Music which became part of Universal Music Publishing Group in 2003 where she assumed the role of Creative Director. After continued success, Forman was promoted to Senior Creative Director & has recently been credited for securing many significant cuts. She is also credited for signing & developing newcomer Hunter Hayes, to UMPG’s roster. Along with Hayes, she currently works with great names such as Lori McKenna, Rivers Rutherford, Ryan Hurd & duo Striking Matches. Her current title is Vice President, Creative where her focus is furthering artist and writer development, leading the creative staff and finding key opportunities for UMPG writers and the UMPG Nashville catalog of songs.