RIP BEN VAUGHN : HITS Daily Double

Thursday, January 30, 2025

We are devastated to report that Ben Vaughn, head of Warner Chappell Nashville, has died. He was 49. It was a true privilege to work with him, and, in covering his exceptional career, we got to know an even more exceptional person. We send our deepest condolences to the WMG community and Ben’s loved ones. WCM co-chiefs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall sent the following message to the team.

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 for 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