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Jeff Vaughn

Jeff Vaughn

American music executive

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.[5]

References

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