The Academy Remembers

Ben Vaughn

Ben Vaughn

Ben Vaughn, President and CEO of Warner Chappell Music and longtime ACM Board Member, passed away on January 30. He was 49. 

Melba Montgomery

Melba Montgomery

Melba Montgomery, one of the great “golden age” singers of Country Music, passed away January 15, 2025. She was 87.

Buck White

Buck White

Buck White, one-third of the ACM Album of the Year-winning Country music group The Whites and Grand Ole Opry member, died on January 13, 2025. He was 94.