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[edit]
Vaughn was born in Virginia. He graduated from Duke University.[3]
Career[edit]
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.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Barshad, Amos. "Meet the Artists Reinventing Hip Hop on YouTube and TikTok". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "40 Under 40: Billboard Reveals 2021 List of Trailblazing Young Music Executives". Billboard. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Schneider, Marc (2022-09-28). "Columbia Launches Signal Records With Jeff Vaughn at Helm". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Top A&R Executive Jeff Vaughn Headed for Senior Position at Capitol". Variety. 2019-11-27. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (2022-09-28). "Columbia Records and Former Capitol Chief Jeff Vaughn Launch New Label, Signal". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Jeff Vaughn Named President of Capitol Records". Variety. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Paine, Andre (2020-11-05). "Capitol Music Group chairman & CEO Steve Barnett announces retirement". Music Week. Retrieved 2024-03-03.