Wayne Haun
Nashville,TN
Summary
A decorated writer, producer, arranger, and orchestrator of music, Wayne Haun has produced over 100 albums in the span of his career. In 2018, he was awarded the prestigious Alumni of the Year from the music department of Middle Tennessee State University. In 2024, he was awarded the Vaughn-Templeton Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum®. Known for his tireless and passionate behind-the-scenes work, Haun has established himself as one of the music industry’s best and most versatile members.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
StowTown/Club 44 Records
03.2011 - Current
- Manage a diverse team of professionals to develop marketing strategies for record and single releases, including radio team and publicity departments
- Oversee monthly meetings with Provident-Sony and Orchard distribution to establish release schedules, marketing budgets and plans for current and upcoming releases, including both physical and digital distribution
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients
- Oversee licensing department for song research and white sheet creation including all metadata
Owner/Operator
Music Producer
11.2003 - Current
- Moderated meetings with executive producers and labels to plan recordings
- Collaborated with artists (including Celine Dion, Jill Scott, Jason Crabb, Boyz II Men, Earl Scruggs, Heather Headley & Gaither Vocal Band) to create custom musical charts and/or orchestrations for recordings and live performances
- Hired and managed production team including musicians, studio engineers, mix & mastering engineers, production assistants, copyists, librarians and interns
- Managed budgets with production team
Music Director
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
10.2007 - 03.2011
- Conducted rehearsals and live performances
- Directed musical arrangements for various performances including stage and television
- Composed and/or arranged songs, orchestrations and lead sheets
- Toured in six continents and over 30 countries
Vice President of Publishing & Production
Daywind Records
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Exclusive producer, arranger and orchestrator for artists signed to Daywind, Thoroughbred, Vesper & Vital labels
- Oversaw financial planning, budget management, and resource allocation for multiple projects
- Oversaw cross-departmental collaboration between copyright, licensing and creative departments for Daywind Music Publishing
- Two-time recipient of BMI's "Publisher fo the Year"
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-1994
Skills
- Orchestrator
- Band arranger
- Vocal arranger/producer
- Team management
- Songwriting
- Publishing
- Licensing
- Label management
- Customer relationship building
Accomplishments
Producer of 16 GRAMMY® nominated records
Recipient of 44 GMA-DOVE® Awards
Recipient of 6 BMI® Awards
2023 & 2024 BroadwayWorld Producer of the Year
Award winning radio personality for Salem Radio Network syndicated in 77 markets
Writer/Co-writer of over 30 #1 singles on various national charts
Producer of over 100 #1 singles on various national charts
Timeline
Partner
StowTown/Club 44 Records
03.2011 - Current
Music Director
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
10.2007 - 03.2011
Owner/Operator
Music Producer
11.2003 - Current
Vice President of Publishing & Production
Daywind Records
01.1995 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Music
Middle Tennessee State University
Additional Qualifications
Staff Writer - Curb/Word Music - Nashville, TN
Graduate of Leadership Music 2018
Partner of Sunset Gallery Music - Joshua Tree, CA