A Carolina Christian hippie singer-songwriter... Vaughan's original music has been placed over 150 times in Film & Television, including: Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, Criminal Minds, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS LA, The Hills, Laguna Beach, Showtime's L-Word, Californication, Nurse Jackie, Weeds and many more... Vaughan has created her own unique sound of earthy-pop-rock music that combines meaningful songwriting with a powerfully melodic sound. With strong rhythmic textures and hints of Americana roots in the production, her songs have pure emotional honesty; both musically and lyrically.
Vaughan has had over 50 different songs placed over 150 times in Films & Television including:
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) Bones (FOX) Criminal Minds (CBS) Ghost Whisperer (CBS) NCIS LA (CBS) The Hills (MTV) Rollergirls (A&E) Isabelle Dances Into The Spotlight (Universal) Showtime's Original Series Promo - Californication, Nurse Jackie, The L Word, Tudors, Weeds. Vaughan's song Bring On The Day was included in the 2016 Oscar Winning Film - The Big Short!
She has released eight CDs on her indie label, Meepers Music Records:
Renew The Power (2015) Solitary Girl (2011) One Reason (2009 Reunion Sony Records) as a member of the contemporary christian duo Chynna & Vaughan with Chynna Phillips (Wilson / Phillips). Over My Head (2007) Angels Fly (2005) Transcendence (2003) Somebody Besides Yourself (2001) The World’s Alright (1999)
Awarded Top 40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the New Music Awards (2007)
Vaughan Penn is one of the most genuinely talented and prolific singer songwriters I’ve ever known. Her ability to craft a meaningful song and deliver it with her signature emotive vocal style sets her apart from all the rest
Kevin Edelmen - Metalman Media Inc. | Music Supervisor | ABC, CBS, FOX, Sonly Pictures A seasoned professional, Vaughan has headlined and opened for many national acts, including:
Chynna Phillips Melissa Etheridge Darius Rucker Huey Lewis & The News Indigo Girls Edwin McCain Emy Lou Harris Amy Mann Shawn Mullins Newsong Casting Crowns Brandon Heath just to name a few…
Vaughan has toured the United States playing festivals, theatres, churches, clubs, and singer songwriter venues. She’s also toured abroad, including Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders) Four Non Blondes Brass In Pocket What’s Up (What’s Going On?) Creep (Radiohead) Tom Petty Middle Of The Road Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chain Gang Won’t Back Down Stevie Nicks Mary Jane’s Last Dance Stop Dragging My Heart Around Roll Another Joint Landslide Hank Williams Jr. Dreams Family Tradition Gold Dust Woman Doobie Brothers Leather & Lace Black Water Rhiannon Van Morrison K.T. Tundstall Into The Mystic Cherry Tree Tupelo Honey CCR Romantics Who’ll Stop The Rain What I like About You Bad Moon Rising Brandi Carlile Proud Mary The Story Janice Joplin The Animals Bobby McGee House Of The Rising Sun Mercedes Benz Darius Rucker Piece Of My Heart Wagon Wheel Neil Young Willie Nelson Heart Of Gold Always On My Mind Needle And The Damage Done Christina Perri Old Man A Thousand Years Alanis Morissette Hand In My Pocket Ironic
Ready To Rise (Grey’s Anatomy, Showtime Bring On The Day (The Hills, Laguna Beach) Promo-Nurse Jackie) Something Divine One Step Closer (Roller Girls) Garden Promise Eye For An Eye (The Lying Game) One Reason Holy Holy (Roller Girls) Sliding Down The Attic Truth (Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice) One Shade Of Green Solitary Girl Million Angels Breathe (The Mill) Bird In The Hand Lovers Road Hey You (The Hero Effect) NFL Owners Association (Florida) - Band Bluebird Café (Nashville, TN) - Solo Tiger Woods (Private Party) - Band The Exit Inn (Nashville, TN) - Band Black Swamp Arts Festival (Ohio) - Solo 12th and Porter (Nashville, TN) - Solo Down On The Farm Festival (Oslo Norway) - Band Metro Café (Washington, DC) - Solo Gamle (Oslo Norway) - Solo Eddie’s Attic (Atlanta, GA) - Solo Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC) - Solo The Bitter End (NYC) - Solo Maumee Theatre (Maumee, OH) - Band The Bottom Line (NYC) - Solo The Pour House (Raleigh, NC) - Band Genghis Cohen (Los Angeles, CA) The Evening Muse (Charlotte, NC) - Solo Troubadour (Los Angeles, CA) - Solo The Neighborhood Theatre (Charlotte, NC) - Solo Blackbeards (Topsail Beach, NC) - Solo The Handlebar (Greenville, NC) - Solo The Brass Pelican (Surf City, NC) - Solo George Washington Tavern (Concord, NC) - Solo Triangle Town Center (Raleigh, NC) - Solo Marrz Theatre (Wilmington, NC) - Solo River Bend Festival (NC) - Solo Octoberfest (Hickory, NC) - Solo The Biltmore Hotel (Asheville, NC) - Band Walnut Creek Amphitheatre (NC) - Solo The Grove Park Inn (Asheville, NC)-Band Dead Dog Saloon (Carolina Beach, NC) - Solo Four Seasons Resort (Costa Rica) - Band Lazy Daze Festival (Cary, NC) - Solo