Jeff Vaughn Explained

Jeff Vaughn is an American music executive. He is the founder and CEO of Signal Records, a joint venture with Columbia Records.^[1] Until 2021, he was the chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group. He was a member of Billboard's 40 Under 40 list in 2021.^[2]

Early life and education

Vaughn was born in Virginia. He graduated from Duke University.^[3]

Career

Vaughn started his career at United Talent Agency. In 2011, he joined Artist Partner Group, a joint venture with Atlantic Records, where he worked closely alongside Sage the Gemini and Kevin Weaver.^[4] He became VP of Artist and Repertoire at APG in 2017.^[5]

In 2020, he became the president of Capitol Music Group,^[6] and became CEO the next year alongside Michelle Jubelirer.^[7]

In 2022, he founded the Los Angeles-based record label Signal Records and became its CEO.

References

1. Barshad . Amos . Meet the Artists Reinventing Hip Hop on YouTube and TikTok . 2024-03-02 . . en-US . 1059-1028.
2. 2021-08-26 . 40 Under 40: Billboard Reveals 2021 List of Trailblazing Young Music Executives . 2024-03-02 . . en-US.
3. Schneider . Marc . 2022-09-28 . Columbia Launches Signal Records With Jeff Vaughn at Helm . 2024-03-02 . . en-US.
4. Web site: 2019-11-27 . Top A&R Executive Jeff Vaughn Headed for Senior Position at Capitol . 2024-03-02 . . en-US.
5. Web site: Aswad . Jem . 2022-09-28 . Columbia Records and Former Capitol Chief Jeff Vaughn Launch New Label, Signal . 2024-03-02 . . en-US.
6. Web site: 2019-12-03 . Jeff Vaughn Named President of Capitol Records . 2024-03-02 . . en-US.
7. Web site: Paine . Andre . 2020-11-05 . Capitol Music Group chairman & CEO Steve Barnett announces retirement . 2024-03-03 . Music Week . en.