UMG Nashville has upped Leigh Parr Malleus to VP of Media Marketing. In her new role, Malleus will oversee the publicity department for UMG Nashville, which includes Capitol Nashville, EMI Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville.

Since joining the company in 2013, Malleus ran publicity for a roster of artists including Brandon Lay, Dierks Bentley, George Strait, Jon Pardi, Josh Turner, Kassi Ashton, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt and Shania Twain. Prior to UMG Nashville, Malleus was a publicist with Essential Broadcast Media. She also worked in management at McGhee Entertainment and spent several years at WME.

“Leigh has been an integral part of the publicity and overall marketing team for the last seven years,” shares Lori Christian, UMG Nashville SVP of Marketing. “Her diverse career experience, ability to always look at the big picture and calm presence make her an incredible publicist and a great leader.”