
Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. Seasoned global performer, Dennis’ diversity has proven itself in recording with Taylor Swift, AD/Kansas, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood, and Deniece Williams to name but a few.
Dennis has parlayed his lifelong passion into a major, successful career that spans the realms.
Dennis, a first call drummer for top tier artists while living and working in both LA and Nashville, has played and toured the globe and literally performed and recorded on thousands of songs.
He cares. He listens. He plays for the song. He takes great care in selecting the right drum sounds. So, whether you are looking for a rootsy Americana track, a complex progressive rock opus, a strident country pop beat, or a grooving rock or R&B vibe, Dennis is one drummer who indeed can do it all!
When it comes to production, Dennis’ knowledge and experience from years in the studio will help you achieve the best results possible. Dennis leads with soul and always strives for perfection. He is an innovator as he looks for new ways to push creative boundaries.
Music,drumming and producing is Dennis’ driving force as he brings a wealth of experience and unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to each and every project.
Whether drumming or producing, Dennis strives for innovative approaches in every aspect of his work.
He will connect with you. He will give you his absolute all.
Renowned. Seasoned. Accomplished. Versatile. Masterful.
Let Dennis’ drive for perfection exceed your expectations.
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AllMusic verified credits for Dennis Holt- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- K.T. Oslin
- K.T. Oslin
- The Long and Short of It
- Chase Rice
- Lee Brice
- Lee Brice
- Buffy Lawson
- Buffy Lawson
- Don Moen
- Don Moen
- Chris McClarney
- Lee Brice
- Jason Rogers
- Twila Paris
- Twila Paris
- Twila Paris
- Adele Morgan
- Mark Burchfield
- Mark Burchfield
- Mark Burchfield
- Robertson Brothers
- Robertson Brothers
- The Roys
- Mike Aiken
- Mike Aiken
- Jason Harrod
- Heather Wiggins
- Deon Taylor
- The Hanshaws
- Heather Rigdon
- Jeremy Camp
- Trent Tomlinson
- Allen Brown
- Jadon Lavik
- Taylor Swift
- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- Michelle Tumes
- Scott Wesley
- Joe Nichols
- Joan Enguita
- Lisa Layne
- Charity Von
- Charity Von
- Kristina
- Jamey Clay
- Jamey Clay
- Jamey Clay
- Legacy Five
- RJ Helton
- Promise Keepers
- Terry Scott Taylor
- Myrrh
- Greg Trooper
- Christ Tabernacle Choir
- Jake Armerding
- Jake Armerding
- Jake Armerding
- Jill Paquette
- Brooks Williams
- Brooks Williams
- GlassByrd
- GlassByrd
- The Hoskins Family
- Restless Heart
- Maranatha Praise Band
- Praise Band
- Maranatha Praise Band
- Praise Band
- Owen Temple
- Owen Temple
- Jon Chandler
- Joe Nichols
- Russell Smith
- Mitch McVicker
- Peter Dawson
- Paul Baloche
- Melissa Tawlks
- Nadia
- Nadia
- Danny Daniels
- Danny Daniels
- Sheila Walsh
- Stan Sinclair
- Stan Sinclair
- Rebecca St. James
- Women of Faith
- Ener-Jazz
- Ener-Jazz
- Mitch McVicker
- Brenda Harp
- Brenda Harp
- Brenda Harp
- Brenda Harp
- Brenda Harp
- Brenda Harp
- Jon Chandler
- Romantic Interludes
- Jamie Owens-Collins
- Jamie Owens-Collins
- Linda Storey
- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- Richie Furay
- Kate Campbell
- Kate Campbell
- Kate Campbell
- Will Colliver
- Will Colliver
- Joe Nichols
- Jon Chandler
- Brad Lee
- Maree McRae
- Maree McRae
- Wayne Watson
- Phil Keaggy
- Phil Keaggy
- Phil Keaggy
- Terri Lynn
- Jon Chandler
- Danny Daniels
- Danny Daniels
- David Martin
- Ernie Rettino
- Kerry Livgren
- Kerry Livgren
- Kerry Livgren
- Julie Meyer
- Julie Meyer
- Don Francisco
- Danny Daniels
- 2nd Chapter of Acts
- Tom Stipe
- Tom Stipe
- Bluestone Band
- Richard Souther
- Richard Souther
- Richard Souther
- Richard Souther
- Phil & John
- The Maranatha! Singers
- The Maranatha! Singers
- Deniece Williams
- The Maranatha! Singers
- Don Francisco
- Carman
- AD
- Wayne Watson
- Wayne Watson
- Wayne Watson
- Wayne Watson
- The Pointer Sisters
- AD
- AD
- AD
- Kerry Livgren
- Kerry Livgren
- 8ball Aitken
- 8ball Aitken
- Brent Burns
- Brent Burns
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- Forlorn Strangers
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- Andy Bromley
- Peter Rogan
- Peter Rogan
- Levi Riggs
- Sam L. Rainwater
- The Maranatha! Singers
374 Reviews - 71 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedSo so cool to work with Dennis...
Great sound, precise and very professional, all with excellent communication skills.
In a few words, "bravo" and "merci"🙏🏻🎶
With pleasure for an other time!
check_circleVerifiedDennis, is First Class A+++++++++ Drummer. Nails anything in any style any feel. He's crazy dope killer !!!
check_circleVerifiedIt's been a joy working with Dennis. He did a superb job and i'm ecstatic with the results.
check_circleVerifiedBe prepared to not sleep! Once he puts drums on your song , you can't stop listening to it over and over again. He brings a whole new dimension, and will make your song so professional and unique sounding you will be blown away! There's not many drummers that do what he can.
It's the timing, the accents, the sounds, and how he's able to make a song come to life. He's a pro at Pro Tools. He's a songwriter's dream that is reachable! He s played with the best musicians, and it will transfer to you!
check_circleVerifiedThis was my first time working with Dennis and man was I blown away! Dennis totally nailed the song--the feel, the groove, the narrative arc, everything! The drums sound amazing and I can't wait to work with him again.
check_circleVerifiedDennis continues to provide excellent drum tracks with quick turn around. Great to work with.
check_circleVerifiedDennis is the best! Tremendous parts with feel, excellent communication, and timely delivery. Thank you Dennis!
check_circleVerifiedDennis is a great drummer who really went the extra mile for my song! He was super personable friendly and timely. He also taught me a few things about music production. Great experience! Thanks again Dennis!
check_circleVerifiedDennis is a true professional! The drum part, the sound, and the recording quality are all excellent.
My song gained a whole new depth of emotion and meaning thanks to Dennis’s work. Communication was smooth, kind, and very pleasant — an absolute joy to collaborate with!
check_circleVerifiedHe was super awesome!!!
check_circleVerifiedDennis has played drums on 4 of m’y songs with taste, professionnalism, and a perfect understanding of what fits to a song . The overall quality of what Dennis
is providing meets the Top of my expectations.
check_circleVerifiedDennis has provided an excellent drum take for my song .More, it sounds super Natural by it self and is easy to mix without tons of effects
check_circleVerifiedDennis has provided a drums performance that gives life to my song .
It 's a joy to create music with him
check_circleVerifiedBeautiful 6/8 ballad drumming with plenty of ride cymbal and nuance. Dennis even checked in with me on the arrangement details before recording. Fantastic playing that lifted our original, "The Haunting Sea", to the next level. Awesome drummer, great guy to work with! - Art Svrjcek, Agent Octopus
check_circleVerifiedIt is the first time I request drums from Dennis and it has been an excellent expérience . The drums Dennis has played fits perfectly to the song with the plus that only good professionnals can bring
check_circleVerifiedTop!
check_circleVerifiedAlways brilliant!
check_circleVerifiedDennis continuously provides stellar drum tracks for me and I keep requesting to hire him! Doesn't really matter the style, pace, etc Dennis performs everything with care and precision with a great ear for any song. 10/10 quality, turnaround, and a really nice guy to work with too! :)
check_circleVerifiedDennis is a great drummer: lots of feel, rock solid time, and he pays careful attention to the song, so what he plays means something musically. Plus he's a real pleasure to work with!
check_circleVerifiedDennis did precisely what I asked. Super professional. Super easy to work with. Can't wait to do it again!

I was the Drummer & percussionist in this production
- Taylor Swift, Lee Brice, Lee Ann Womack Mashup
- Shawn Mullins, Travis Linville Mashup
- Terry Sweet Mashup
- Live drum trackAverage price - $170 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
Typical turn-around time of 2-4 business days for instrument overdubs; 2 revisions included. Does not include complete rearrangement!
- DW Drums
- other vintage sets
- various snares
- Paiste Cymbals
- digital drums
- Innovative Perc sticks and mallets and other various percussion. Digital sounds and samples
- including Cinematic F/X.







