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Ben Vaughn
Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville, passed away this morning (Jan. 30).
Vaughn spent over a decade at the helm of the company, overseeing all creative and commercial activities across A&R, administration, business development, finance and human resources. Vaughn also worked with staff songwriters, while actively engaging in songwriter advocacy and rights protection initiatives.
The news was sent to the Warner Music Group staff by Warner Chappell leaders Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall. The full memo, obtained by MusicRow, is below.
Vaughn’s full obituary will be updated soon.
To everyone at WMG,
It is with broken hearts that we share the unthinkable news that Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville, passed away this morning. Our deepest condolences are with his family and many friends.
Ben has led our Nashville team since 2012, and we know that many of you around the world got to know him over the years. Anyone who had the pleasure of working with him will be as shocked and saddened as we are.
First and foremost, Ben was an extraordinary human being. He met everyone with enthusiasm, warmth, and generosity. His smile was huge, and his sense of humor was infectious.
He was always a passionate advocate of songwriters and a topflight music publisher. The Nashville community has lost one of its greatest champions, and he will be profoundly missed by so many across our company and the entire industry.
We are planning to visit the Nashville team very soon and thank you all for helping support them through this awful tragedy.
With love,
Guy & Carianne
LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Warner Chappell Nashville President & CEO, Ben Vaughn. Vaughn, who had been with the company for over 20 years, passed away suddenly yesterday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Vaughn was a beloved figure in the country music industry and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, Ben Vaughn.
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