Vaughan Penn is an American singer-songwriter from North Carolina. She began her career with a unique sound of earthy-pop-rock music, combining meaningful songwriting with powerful melodies and strong rhythmic textures. Her debut album The World is Alright was released in 1997, followed by Somebody Besides Yourself in 2001. Penn has had over 150 major television and film placements featuring 55 original songs, including appearances on shows like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Boston Legal. She has collaborated with notable artists such as Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Darius Rucker, and Huey Lewis and was in a contemporary Christian duo with Chynna Philipps called Chynna and Vaughan.