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Ben Vaughn, president/CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville, died on Thursday (Jan. 30). A cause of death was not disclosed. He was 49.
The much-beloved Vaughn, who was Billboard‘s Country Power Players executive of the year in 2020, joined Warner Music Chappell in 2012 and was promoted to the president role of Warner Music Chappell Nashville in 2017, adding the role of CEO in 2019. The Belmont University alumnus was honored with Belmont’s Music City Milestone Award in 2015.
Warner Chappell Music co-chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall released the following memo to Warner Chappell Music staffers that read in part, “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.”
Moot and Marshall’s full memo to WMG:
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
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ben Vaughn, President/CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville. Vaughn, a beloved figure in the music industry, passed away at the age of 49.
Vaughn was known for his passion for music and his dedication to nurturing talent. Under his leadership, Warner Chappell Nashville grew to become one of the most successful music publishing companies in the industry. His keen eye for talent and his ability to connect with artists and songwriters made him a respected figure in the Nashville music scene.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Vaughn’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy in the music industry will live on for years to come. Rest in peace, Ben Vaughn.
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