diff --git a/tubesync/sync/tasks.py b/tubesync/sync/tasks.py
index a773abf7..b90113cb 100644
--- a/tubesync/sync/tasks.py
+++ b/tubesync/sync/tasks.py
@@ -386,6 +386,9 @@ def download_media_metadata(media_id):
     # Media must have a valid upload date
     if upload_date:
         media.published = timezone.make_aware(upload_date)
+    published = media.metadata_published
+    if published:
+        media.published = published
 
     # Store title in DB so it's fast to access
     if media.metadata_title: