Texas/Regional Music & Radio Awards ‘Studio of the year’ welcomes you
to our beautiful riverside artist retreat & recording studio in the heart of Texas country
about us
GRUENE STUDIOS owners/partners: AJ Vallejo & Chris Rue
What started out as a joint venture between two music-loving blood brothers; multi-award winning producer, AJ Vallejo, and central Texas industry/entertainment entrepreneur, Chris Rue, has steadily grown into one of the Midwest's' highly-sought after recording studios. Located on River Road next to the Whitewater Amphitheater, our one-of-a-kind studio establishment offers homestyle room & board options for up to 7 for multi-day sessions, an enclosed riverside backyard picnic & swimming/floating area complete with tubes/kayaks and more for the ultimate Texas experience for creatives & artists alike. We are currently celebrating our win as 2026 Texas/Regional Radio & Music Awards' Studio of the Year/Producer of the Year with artist-friendly discounts all year. Contact us to book a tour/session for your specific recording needs and see why Gruene Studios is the Heart of Texas' favorite recording studio & retreat.