Every. Note. Matters

Shawn Layton

Producer | Engineer | Songwriter

Discography

About

BASED OUT OF NASHVILLE

Record Producer, Audio Engineer, and Songwriter

My clients record with famed Nashville recording facilities and methods. On the stage, my clients have someone they can trust and depend on. I have been honored to have been apart of so many studio & live engineering projects and I always welcome new opportunities. At my studio, Hallowed Ground Studios, artists walk away with top shelf production, memorable experiences, and a friendship.

Live Clients

Marc Martel

Michael Fox Foundation

Michael W Smith

Mo Pitney

Nate Bargatze

O.A.R

Puddle of Mud

Sam Hunt

Sheryll Crow

Steve Wariner

The Beach Boys

The Collingsworth Family

The Piano Guys

Trisha Yearwood

Trombone Shorty

Vince Gill

Wynonna Judd

Zach Williams

Alabama

Alison Krauss

Ben Fuller

Blake Shelton

Brad Paisley

Bruce Hornsby

Cain

Carrie Underwood

Cheap Trick

Chris Janson

Clint Black

Daves’ Highway

Gov’t Mule

Jeff Foxworthy

Jimmy Charles

Josh Turner

Lainey Wilson

Little Big Town

Reviews

  • I highly recommend Shawn Layton for your next recording project. Shawn displayed a high degree of professionalism and command of his craft throughout our recording project. He was very attentive and receptive to my musical vision. I was very pleased with the stunningly beautiful results of our recent recording collaboration and look forward to working with Shawn again in the future.

    Douglas Seth (Internationally Acclaimed Classical Guitarist)

  • Shawn Layton is exceptionally talented – I recommend him without hesitation as a hardworking and motivated young man.

    Chaz Corzine (Executive Director at the Fisher Center & Artist Manager)

  • I always look forward to an opportunity to work with Shawn! Not only has he seamlessly brought my visions for my music to life, he is a joy to work with every step of the way."

    Hope Hamby (Nashville Session Violin/Fiddle Player)

  • Shawn is a master of his craft.  He bridges the gap of academic excellence and street sense. As a music producer and engineer, his ears and musical knowledge makes him the right guy for the job. He knows how to get to the finish line giving the artist a sound that fits their vision sonically and creatively. Overall, he’s a stand up guy with great ethic and goes above and beyond to make the project a dream.

    Ben Reno (CEO, Producer, Engineer)

  • Shawn is a great producer and songwriter. He is knowledgeable and wants the best for the artist and the song, which is so important! His attention to detail is impeccable, and he will give you his best, which will turn into the best product for your song!

    Lauren Reno (Country Music Artist)

  • Shawn became our intern for a year at our Nashville studio, Majestic Ape. During that time, he jumped in and was more than the standard studio runner. His ears and musical talent level advanced him into editing vocals, mixing records,  project management and overseeing several top-tier recording projects. He makes the studio a better place everytime he’s in the room. His organizational skills, technical skills, customer service, musical sense, and integrity is what makes him stand out in the crowd. He will continue to develop into a top-dog in the music industry.

    Majestic Ape Studio (Music Production Studio)