Mr. Vaughn has made numerous radio and television appearances, including WDAV (Classical 89), CABLEVISION, TIME WARNER CABLE, TNN, and WTVI productions which featured him twice in their Charlotte Artists series. Charles has also been featured on CAROLINAS ENTERTAINMENT on multiple occasions. He has performed solo concerts in the United States and in Europe, has appeared on occasion with full symphony orchestras, and he has been featured in THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER.
In 1985, Mr. Vaughn adjudicated in the National Federation of Music Clubs regional competition held at Queens College in Charlotte, and in 1986 he authored two texts on how to play the guitar. In 1992, Mr. Vaughn appeared in concert at Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C., at the request of Maestro Jesus Silva, on the very special occasion of Mr. Silva’s Lifetime Achievement Award presentation. Also in 1992, and again in 1996, Charles received letters of acclaim from the legendary “Mr. Guitar,” Chet Atkins.
In 1996, Mr. Vaughn became an honored member of the NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF WHO’S WHO (in Executives and Professionals), 1996-97 edition. Also in 1996, Mr. Vaughn became a writer member and a publisher member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).
By 1996, Charles Vaughn had released a total of three critically acclaimed CDs: A CHRISTMAS OFFERING, ROMANTIC MOODS OF THE GUITAR, and ROMANTIC MOODS OF THE GUITAR, Vol. II. These CDs have sold nationally on TV, where they have competed with artists of legendary status. Also in 1996, Charles made a guest appearance on the GRAND OLE OPRY before an attending audience of roughly 6,000 people which was broadcast live nationwide. In 1997, Charles released a fourth CD entitled HOMAGE TO JESUS, which is currently being aired on the BBN radio network of over 100 stations.
Chet Atkins has described Mr. Vaughn’s artistry as “very musical” and says that ROMANTIC MOODS OF THE GUITAR is “great playing!” Tim Lindeman, music critic for Style Magazine, says that “ Mr. Vaughn’s playing is colorful and evocative, and his arrangements fit the guitar like a glove.” Jesus Silva, RCA recording artist and Segovia protege, says of Mr. Vaughn that “his playing is unforgettable,” and that Charles is “a true artist.” The brilliant American classical guitar virtuoso, Christopher Parkening, writes of Mr. Vaughn, “Very well done. Beautiful sound and musicianship.” Rev. Jeff Andler of Charlotte, NC also writes, “I’ve seen the grace and beauty of his guitar hold audiences spellbound.”
Mr. Vaughn’s sheet music arrangements are available at Brodt Music Co. in Charlotte, and on his website at www.charlesvaughn.net. Mr. Vaughn’s CDs are currently being aired on the light classical broadcast channels of MUZAK, and on SIRIUS and XM, where they are heard all over the world. In 2000, Mr. Vaughn began receiving international royalty payments from the broadcasts of his music embodied in the Italian telefilm DANGEROUS CURVES, and from the broadcasts of his music in South Africa. In 2002, Mr. Vaughn was invited to join the ARTS AND SCIENCE COUNCIL’s “talent bureau” where he represents the ASC throughout the Charlotte corporate community. In 2006 and 2007, Mr. Vaughn was invited to perform with the Charlotte Symphony Latino Music Ensemble in concerts sponsored by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
