Acclaimed Nashville music publishing executive Ben Vaughn, 49, has died

Noted music executive Ben Vaughn, 49, has died. The president and CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville backed hits such as Dan + Shay's "Tequila." ...

Dan + Shay Call ‘Say So,’ Their Tribute to a Departed Friend, ‘The Most Important Song That We’ll Ever Do’

On Dec. 17, Dan + Shay finally did in a format that Vaughn would have approved: They wrote a song. “This is,” says the duo’s Shay Mooney, “the most important song that we’ll ever do in our career.” ...

Lauren Alaina, Dan + Shay Remember Ben Vaughn With 'Say So' at ACMs

The emotional segment as part of ACM Lifting Lives was introduced by American Idol alum Lauren Alaina.
Variety

Academy of Country Music to Celebrate Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Rissi Palmer, Ben Vaughn and Others at ACM Honors Show

The Academy of Country Music announced the special honorees for the 2025 ACM Honors show on Wednesday, with honorary awards set to go to top songwriters and executives in Nashville as well as a number ...

Lauren Alaina tears up introducing Dan + Shay's 'Say So' at ACMs

The singer paused while introducing Dan + Shay's mental health anthem "Say So," inspired by the loss of Nashville music ...
Us Weekly

Chris Stapleton Dedicates Male Artist of the Year Award to Late Friend Ben Vaughn at 2025 ACM Awards

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards named Chris Stapleton as Male Artist of the Year. Stapleton, 47, won the honor during the Thursday, May 8, awards show at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, hosted ...