Audio Productions Inc. is Nashville’s finest full service commercial production facility, located in the heart of Music Row. Since 1985, Audio Productions Inc. has emerged as one of the preeminent production facilities in the country.

API is proud to offer SOURCE CONNECT PRO and COMREX BRIC along with PHONE connectivity, CLEANFEED and others.

Tom Hanks

DJ Tom Hanks - Dropped by API to record his Tune In programs, “Songs From The Back of The Station Wagon and Boss Radio 66.”

Ariana Dubose

In Nashville to shoot a new movie, Tony and Academy Award winner Adriana Dubose came by API to shoot some ADR for still another film. A very busy young lady.

Luke Combs

With new music out in 2025, Luke Combs can’t be stopped. Unless he’s stopping by API to record media and visit with Lon Lelton on CCUSA.

Travis Kelsee

Travis Kelsee lent his voice to a film due out this summer. He’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We showed Travis a picture of a very young TS when she first visited Audio in 2006.

Chris Stapleton

It’s always great to hang with Superstar Chris Stapleton. Here he is having just completed a day long media gathering to share some of his great new music with the world.

Luke Bryan

When artist working in different studios get together in the kitchen for a chat, it’s always a fun moment. Luke Bryan and CBS Sports, Jim Nantz catching up at API.

Current Projects

40 Years of Photos
(1985-2025)

Jim Reyland has created the warmest “home” environment one could ever find in the world of audio productions. I’m thrilled to pay a visit several times a month. My narrating obligations truly span voiceover work with clients all over the world. They are all blown away by the professionalism and kindness that Jim and his crew provide every single time!”

Jim Nantz

CBS Sports

From day one, we have enjoyed a wonderful relationship with everyone there. The facilities are exactly right for us and the atmosphere has always been warm, friendly, calm, a superbly professional. Working at Audio Productions is a truly enjoyable experience.

Bob Harris

BBC Radio 2

“Whether it be sound effects, music or voice talent, these guys have it all. I trust them to make our spots sound remarkable, without even leaving my office!”

NHL Nashville Predators

Creative Team

"API provided some of the best ADR we've ever shot."

Martin Bruestle

Producer "The Sopranos"

"The studios are excellent, and dealing with the API staff is always a pleasure – they go above and beyond to guarantee a smooth, professional experience for both our artists and radio."

Katie Dean

VP/Promotions Universal Music Group

“State-of-the-art facilities, awesome and professional staff, and welcoming atmosphere! We love working with the Audio Productions team!”

Joyce Rizer

Sirius XM Satellite Radio

About
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What We Do For You

We provide a production home for out-of-town agencies, studios and film companies for their in-Nashville talent as well as Live Broadcast and Live Music production for radio networks and aps like TuneIn, NPR’s Fresh Air, the BBC and other international clients.

We offer audio services such as ADR, VIDEO SUPPORT, SATELLITE TOURS, SYNDICATED MEDIA, PRESS CONFERENCES, ANIMATION RECORD, COMMERCIAL VOICE and AUDIO BOOK PRODUCTION. We can also CONNECT ANYBODY – ANYWHERE. A video walkthrough is available here.

Our Story

The year was 1982 and Audio Vision was incorporated to produce a nationally syndicated radio program called “The John R. Richbourg Show,” starring legendary WLAC blues announcer John R. Richbourg. Unfortunately, the program was short lived. AVI continued in various locations until 1985 when Jim Gilmore and Jim Reyland became partners. They restarted the company under the name Audio Productions, Inc, operating from the basement of Jim Gilmore’s home. The studio quickly grew and within months moved to a location on Music Row.

API president Jim Reyland . . .

“In the mid-eighties we had to move out of Jim Gilmore’s basement if we were going to be taken seriously. The problem was cash flow, didn’t have any. So, we made a deal with a Music Row builder to build a studio for us and give us six months free rent (upfront) in exchange for a long-term lease. It was risky because we didn’t have the money, but we bet that six months later we would.”

API spent 25 years in that location until the retirement of Jim Gilmore and the greatest audio engineer to ever command a fader, Travis Turk, in 2010. Now solo, Reyland and Lon Helton (Country Aircheck founder and host of CCUSA) purchased a building at 914 18th Ave South to house both of their companies. This current location offered newer and larger spaces for the next generation of this growing company, establishing a popular clubhouse for the record labels and their high profile artists.

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