MEET THE TEAM

OWNER | PRODUCER | VIOLINIST | SINGER | SONGWRITER | COMPOSER

Donnie Reis is an award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his dynamic violin work and genre-spanning music career. As Owner and Executive Producer of  Twelve 3 South Recording in Nashville, he has produced and developed artists across country, rock, gospel, and pop since 2013. His work on projects have earned a Telly Award, 26 Billboard Top 10s, four Billboard chart #1s, four Billboard 200-charting projects, and a song named by American Songwriter as one of the Top 24 Songs of 2022.

Blending country-rock energy with classical training, Donnie Reis has become a highly sought-after touring musician known for his dynamic stage presence and versatility across genres. His extensive tour experience over the last 18 years has given him the opportunity to collaborate and share the stage with many artists including The Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Young, Edwin McCain, Mat Best and Jarred Taylor (Black Rifle Coffee), Randy Travis, and The Frontmen to name a few. He also launched the Donnie Reis Violin Collection, including his Touring Pro violin available through Sweetwater Sound. 

Reis is also co-founder of the country-rock duo War Hippies, blending southern storytelling, rock energy, and veteran advocacy into a nationally recognized act that has toured with artists including Travis Tritt, Chris Janson, and many more. They gained attention for songs like “Killin’ It” and “The Hangman,” and “Make It Out Alive,” named by American Songwriter as one of the Top 24 Songs of 2022. 

PRINCIPAL MD | DRUMS | PERCUSSION | PRODUCER

Since returning to Nashville in 2017, Chris has worked extensively in the studio and on the road.

He was able to tour and work on 3 top 40's, with Drew Baldridge's "She's Somebody's Daughter" reaching #1 in August of 2025. Chris was a part of Cody Johnson's "Leather Deluxe" Tour, Bailey Zimmerman's "Different Night, Same Rodeo" Tour and has played the Grand Ole Opry 10x.

The bulk of Chris' studio work comes at Twelve 3 South Recording where he has been Head of Personnel and Principal MD for the last 6 years.

AUDIO ENGINEER | DRUMS | BASS | KEYS | BGVS

"Rocket" is a Nashville, TN based musician and engineer. He plays drums, bass, keys, and sings background vocals. He tunes vocals in addition to editing and mixing audio. Outside of the studio, he has played drums all over America in clubs, arenas, stadiums and more. Credits include Carrie Underwood,  Big & Rich, Eric Church, Ian Munsick, The Head and the Heart, Elvie Shane

GUITARIST | MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

 Patrick Stevens is a highly versatile, Nashville-based guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with over 15 years of experience in touring and recording. 

Originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia, Patrick holds a business degree from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and is an honors graduate of the Atlanta Institute of Music. This unique combination of formal musical training and business acumen has anchored his successful, decade-and-a-half career on the road and in the studio.

Throughout his time in the industry, Patrick has built a diverse credit list performing and recording alongside top-tier artists and award-winning producers. 

His collaborative portfolio spans multiple genres, featuring work with mainstream country icons like Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington, and Rodney Atkins, as well as pop and hip-hop heavyweights like T-Pain. He has also cut tracks with acclaimed producers such as Grammy-winner Billy Hume and industry veterans Dan Hannon and Blake Chancey, making him a deeply trusted asset in the studio and on the stage.