Vaughn Elevated @ Warner/Chappell Nashville
• Warner/Chappell Music (WCM) announced the promotion of Ben Vaughn to President & CEO of Warner/Chappell Nashville. Vaughn (left) joined the company in 2012 and has served as President of Warner/Chappell Nashville since 2017.
Vaughn will report to Warner/Chappell Music’s incoming Co-Chair & CEO and the company’s Co-Chair & COO, Carianne Marshall, who said, “The Nashville songwriting community is like none other in the world, and over the course of his 25-year career, Ben has played a pivotal role in making it the amazing place that it is today. From young, next-generation songwriters to award-winning superstars, Ben’s instincts and expertise have made Warner/Chappell Nashville the definitive destination for incredible game-changing talent. I’m excited to work with him as our Nashville business continues to grow and flourish.”
Steve Cooper, CEO of Warner Music Group, remarked, “Ben has been an exceptional leader for our Warner/Chappell Nashville operation since coming on board seven years ago. In addition to being an A&R force who’s deeply invested in the success of each and every songwriter, he’s an innovative, perceptive dealmaker and a staunch advocate for creative rights. Nashville is home to an extraordinary creative community that occupies a central place in the Warner/Chappell culture, and Ben’s richly deserved promotion recognizes both his outstanding accomplishments and his vision for the future.”
Vaughn commented, “When I think about how I got here, it’s surreal how many brilliant people have invited me to be part of their story. Nashville continues to evolve, and I’m excited to keep pushing forward and to support the phenomenal talent coming out of this city. Music publishing is team ball and we have the best team in the business — with the passion, drive and ambition to help our songwriters create hits on the world’s stage.” Before joining Warner/Chappell in 2012, Vaughn had become the youngest executive to head a major publisher in Nashville, as EVP & GM at EMI. Prior to his work at the majors, Vaughn ran an independent music publishing company starting at the age of 20.
