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Ardent Studios Film Department Wins Midsouth Emmy Award Ardent Studios Film Department Wins Midsouth Emmy Award

  Pictured is Jonathan Pekar, Director of Ardent Studios’ Film Department,... 

Big Star Documentary Well Received in Memphis, London and NYC Big Star Documentary Well Received in Memphis, London and NYC

Greetings Big Star fans, and happy holiday season!   Since we last wrote,... 

Star & Micey Ranked #1 on Paste Magazine’s “12 TN Bands You Should Listen to Now” Star & Micey Ranked #1 on Paste Magazine’s “12 TN Bands You Should Listen to Now”

We’re PROUD to announce that Star & Micey has been named #1 on Paste... 

Ardent Records Promoter and Pivotal Big Star Figure Steve Rhea Dies at 62 Ardent Records Promoter and Pivotal Big Star Figure Steve Rhea Dies at 62

We are sad to report the loss of another pivotal Big Star figure: Ice Water... 

The New Studio C! The New Studio C!

Ardent Studios is proud to announce the complete renovation of Studio C! In... 

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In The News

Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me Premier in London Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me Premier in London

Reminder to all our UK friends: BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME will have its... 

Ardent Studios Makes Cover Page of ProSoundNews Ardent Studios Makes Cover Page of ProSoundNews

  Ardent Studios is in the news again! This time, we’re on the cover... 

SXSW 2012 Recap SXSW 2012 Recap

With everyone from the Ardent camp back home and the dust settling, let’s... 

Ardent on the Cover of Mix Magazine Ardent on the Cover of Mix Magazine

Ardent is proud to announce that we are featured on the cover of this month’s... 

Rock for Love 5! Rock for Love 5!

Rock for Love 5, the fifth-annual benefit concert for the Church Health Center,... 

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Artist Spotlight

Craig Davis Tracks in Studio C Craig Davis Tracks in Studio C

Memphis artist Craig Davis was in Studio C recently, cutting 11 songs over the course of 3 days for what will be the debut album for the Craig Davis Band. Jeremiah Tucker (John Kilzer, Keith Sykes, Levon Helm), who had been co-writing songs with Craig for some time, came in from Nashville to produce the recording. Their choice for an engineer in... [Read more of this review]

Dirt Brothers at Ardent Dirt Brothers at Ardent

Memphis southern rock and country act The Dirt Brothers have been in and out of the studio this year and last, working on 14 songs that will make up their LP debut, Riding Dirty. Most recently the guys have been in Studio A under the guidance of Nashville producer and engineer extraordinaire Mike Clute (Faith Hill, Diamond Rio). Ardent’s... [Read more of this review]

Colin Elmore in Studio C Colin Elmore in Studio C

Memphis based engineer Wes Leyshon recently brought a new project through Ardent in an effort to capture his client’s sound in the best way possible. The artist, Colin Elmore, met Wes at the wedding reception of a mutual friend, and a new working relationship was forged. This is the second project that Wes has produced for Colin. The first... [Read more of this review]

Lucero Finishes Tracking New Record in Studio A Lucero Finishes Tracking New Record in Studio A

Memphis’ favorite sons, southern rockers Lucero, returned to Studio A with producer Ted Hutt and engineer Ryan Mall to track a complete new record. Mike Wilson assisted. Please stay tuned for more info! In the photo, L to R: John C Stubblefield, Ryan Mall, Ben Nichols, Rick Steff, Mike Wilson, Roy Berry, Todd Beene, and Ted Hutt.  Read More →

Erik Smallwood in Studio A Erik Smallwood in Studio A

Our friends at Visible Music College have come quite a distance during their eleven years in existence.  Starting as a modest 21 student, 9 month course and expanding to a 4 year program with accreditation, it’s been a journey that we’ve been proud to be a part of. With the new location downtown and more students than ever, we hope to... [Read more of this review]

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