June 26th, 2014 
James Shotwell 
The building housing RCA Studio A, one of the most famous studios in country music history, is being sold to developers looking to add more residential offerings to Music Row.
RCA Studio A was originally built in 1964 under the supervision of Chet Atkins. In the years since it opened its doors, the studio has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley, to Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, and – for the last twelve years – Ben Folds. It has welcomed hundreds of artists and produced some of the most iconic songs of all time, but if something is not done soon its very existence will be erased from the face of the Earth.
Once the impending sale goes through, though, Studio A may be converted into apartments. Studio B, which was donated to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992, will be protected from any changes.
Ben Folds took steps toward doing his part to save Studio A this week by penning an open letter to the city of Nashville. In the letter, which can be read in full on The Tennessean, Folds explains that he has poured over a million dollars into the building and how he would hate to see the city say farewll to such an iconic piece of American history.
“I could have built my own space of the same dimensions with that kind of investment,” Folds said. “But I’m a musician with no interest in development or business in general. I only want to make music in this historic space, and allow others to do the same.”
So, what can you do to help save RCA Studio A? At this point, not much. The sale is still pending, however, so writing letters and putting together whatever form of physical or digital protest you are able will certainly help. We will bring you more information on this story as it continues to develop.
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