Historic RCA Studio B is a preserved recording studio on Music Row in Nashville, where artists including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers made records. A guided visit takes you into the room associated with the rise of the Nashville Sound, a style shaped by background vocals and strings. Look for the taped mark on the floor where Elvis stood, and the Steinway piano linked to his sessions. The tour is brief but gives music fans a closer look at how recordings were made here.
A recording room on Music Row
RCA Studio B was built in 1957 on Roy Acuff Place, in Nashville’s Music Row. It became closely associated with the Nashville Sound, a style of country recording that used background singers and strings. The approach helped renew interest in country music and strengthened Nashville’s place in the recording industry.
The studio worked with artists from country and pop, among them Chet Atkins, the Everly Brothers, Eddy Arnold, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Dolly Parton recorded “I Will Always Love You” here. The range of musicians who used the room makes the visit relevant beyond country music alone.
What you see inside
The guided tour brings you into the recording space, where the instruments and layout help explain how the studio was used. A taped mark on the floor identifies where Elvis stood during recording sessions. He made more than 240 songs at Studio B, and the mark offers a simple point of connection to that history.
A Steinway piano in the room is associated with Elvis’s recordings. Guides also share stories about the studio, its artists and the recording process. The visit is compact, so there is time to focus on the room and its details rather than a large collection of exhibits.
Planning the visit
Studio B tours are operated by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and transport to the studio is part of the tour. Tours depart from the museum; check the museum’s ticket options when planning, as Studio B access is available as a tour add-on. The studio is at 1611 Roy Acuff Place.
If you are spending more time on Music Row, the studio can be paired with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame or the Hatch Show Print tour. Weekdays are a useful choice if you prefer a quieter visit. Set aside about an hour for the tour.
FAQ
How long does the Studio B tour take?
Allow about an hour for the visit.
Where do Studio B tours depart from?
Tours depart from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with transport to the studio included.
Can you visit Studio B without a tour?
The studio is visited on a guided tour arranged through the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Which artists recorded at Studio B?
Artists who recorded there include Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Chet Atkins and the Everly Brothers.
