Owner John Nicholson and Friends 

While we specialize in the up and coming artist(s), our list of notable artists who have recorded here reads like a whos who of music.
These are just a few of the names who have recorded in our studios:

Dobie Gray
Crystal Gayle
Sonya Isaccs
The Jordinaires
Tracy Lawrence
Alan Jackson
Vince Gill
Vern Gosdin
Jim and Jessie
Skip Ewing
Johnny Cash
Jeannie Seely
Crabb Family
Isreal Houlton
Ronnie Reno
John Hartford
New Found Road
Kelly Lang

Gene Watson
Ray Price
Merle Haggard
Marty Stuart
David Frizzell
Pat Boone
Mike Snyder
Dolly Parton
Johnny Russell
Buck Owens
BJ Thomas
Robinella and the CC String Band
Doug Stone
Del McCoury
James King Band
Lorrie Morgan
Little Jimmy Dickens

Third Tyme Out
Eddie Rabbitt
J.D. Crowe
Alison Krauss
Debra Allen
The Osborne Bros.
Claire Lynch
Porter Waggoner
Bonnie Bramlett
Bill Monroe
Nancy Griffith
John Conlee
David Allen Coe
Dale Ann Bradley
Mandy Barnett
Danny Shirley
Lynn Anderson
Daryle Singletary

Maurice Williams
Rosie Flores
Billy Walker
Loretta Lynn
The Goodmans
The Hinsons
The Hemphills
Ricky Skaggs
Bill Anderson
William Lee Golden
Jimmy Fortune
Betty Jean Robinson
John Brack
Troy Shondell
Cherryholmes
Helen Cornelius
TG Sheppard
even Jerry Springer!

Some of the fine musicians who have recorded at Hilltop Recording Studios:

John Hammond
David Smith
Shannon Forrest
Steve Brewster
Sam Bush
Dirk Johnson
Mike Johnson
Danny Parks
Bobby All
Sam Levine
Jerry Kroon
Eddie Bayers
DJ Fontana
Ron Oates
Jim Brown
Glen Worf
Billy Linneman
Reggie Young
Mike Chapman

Jimmy Carter
John Willis
Rob Hajacos
David Northrup
Pat Severs
Mike Severs
Brent Mason
Billy Sanford
Ron Oates
Kelly Back
Sonny Garrish
Paul Leim
Larry Paxton
JT Corenflos
Bryan Sutton
Chris Leuzinger
Owen Hale
Scotty Sanders
Harold Bradley

Pig Robbins
Gary Prim
Bruce Watkins
Greg Galbraith
Brent Rowan
Buddy Emmons
Milton Sledge
Dave Pomeroy
Glen Duncan
Terry McMillan
Lonnie Wilson
Jack Daniels
James Freeze
Buddy Harmon
Spady Brannon
Aubrey Haynie
Joel Key
Brian Barnett
Tony Harrell

Roy Husky, Jr.
Jimmy Capps
Steve Turner
Jeff King
Dan Dugmore
Victor Wooten
Paul Franklin
Mike Brignardello
Liana Manis
John Wesley Ryles
Walt Cunningham
Paul Franklin
Stuart Duncan
Bob Moore
B. James Lowry
...and many more incredible musicians (you know who you are)

Labels or companies who have recorded projects at Hilltop Recording Studios:

Sony/ATV Publishing
Polydor Records
Warner Brothers
Rounder Records
Pinecastle Records
Rebel Records
ABC Radio
A&E
Blue Highway network
MCM Productions

EMI
Step One Records
Eddie Crook Co.
Daywind
Multimedia - Entertainment
Sonlite Records
Columbia Records
Universal Publishing
Vivaton Records
Skaggs Family records

TBN
TNN
CBS-TV
Wyndham Hill
Spring Hill Music - Group
Ten Ten Music Group
Audium Records
Koch Entertainment
GAC Network
Word Music

Benson Records
Tradition Records
Grand Ol Opry
Opryland Productions
Reed/Land - Productions
Epic Records
Rose Colored Records
HAG Records
Sirius Radio
and many more...

 

                                         TESTIMONIES From Actual Clients

I am always hearing nice things said about Hilltop, so I thought I would post some comments.

"Recording at Hilltop is like recording in a big comfortable home with a welcoming environment and all of the latest technology. They have all the bells and whistles; great rooms with excellent acoustic treatment and isolation, a huge microphone collection, and a great staff. What else could you possibly need for a great recording?"
Hugh Moore
OMS Records, Inc.

"We are looking forward to working with you again in the near future. The Studio musicians were the best of the best. We were very pleased with the overall sound. Hilltop Studios is a top of the line studio in Nashville, TN  We would recommend Hilltop Studios to anyone who wants a very professional sound."
Thanks,
Gary for The Amundruds
 
"Working at Hilltop Studios is always a pleasure. The equipment is well maintained and the atmosphere is professional and pleasant which is a plus for my clients. Ive been using Hilltop Studios for many years."
Nick Bruno
 

"Being a foreigner one is always a bit worried and nervous. John and his crew made me feel very welcome and at ease. I took the ProTools files with me back home and it was a breeze to download them to my computer and do the remix. I would love to come back for more" Best regards Finn 

"Great sound and service at Hilltop!  Studio clean and comfortable.  Price quoted at booking is the same when its time to settle up!  Thats class!  Thanks John &
Steve!"
Ben Wasson

"All the way from Alaska, we searched for a top quality recording studio and found it near Nashville at Hilltop.  It was well worth the travel both times recording there, and we are planning on going again.  When the topic of recording comes up, we recommend Hilltop to all the musicians we run into.  When you find perfection, why try anyone else."  
 The Allen Sisters

"I used Hilltop studios for my first independent recording and I sale it alongside my other albums,as it is still a favorite among my fans..I cant say enough about this fine recording facility, I  brought my father back to record his first long awaited album.  Thanks Hilltop for making my musical dreams a reality..."
Robinella
robinella@robinella.com
 

"I have been recording and producing projects at Hilltop for over 15 years.  The drums always sound great, both  control room’s sound great when mixing.  John is a great person to work with and maintains a great facility. There is no better bang for the buck in Nashville."
Jed Seneca | Engineer-Producer

Between the state-of-the-art facilities, bucolic setting, and decades of history, Hilltop is truly a Nashville landmark, and fully deserving of its reputation as one of the best studios in Nashville.  But the real draw for me was John Nicholson.  Hes a consummate producer and engineer, and an artists best friend in the studio.  He knows how to get the best from you while maintaining a positive and laid-back atmosphere.  John Nicholson and Hilltop Studios should be on every artists short-list when theyre planning a new record."
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