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Wayne Moss (born February 9, 1938, in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States)[1] is an American guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville. In 1961, Moss founded Cinderella Sound recording studio.[2] In 2011 it was Nashville's oldest surviving independent studio.[3] Moss was one of the founders of Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry, both bands made up of Nashville session players.

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Biography

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Moss was born in 1938 in South Charleston, West Virginia.[2] As a teenager he played in bands in nearby Charleston before eventually moving to Nashville, Tennessee in 1959. He became friends with Kenny Buttrey and Charlie McCoy. Hargus "Pig" Robbins hired him as a session musician,[4] leading to Moss playing on recordings by artists including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Joan Baez, Steve Miller Band, and Linda Ronstadt.[1]

The first number one hit song that Moss played on was Tommy Roe's "Sheila" (1962).[4] He also played guitar on Roy Orbison's hit song "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964), and played guitar and bass on Bob Dylan's acclaimed album Blonde On Blonde (1966). He also played on Joe Simon's 1969 album The Chokin' Kind (album), as well as guitar on Dolly Parton's signature song "Jolene" (1973).[5]

Other artists whose recordings Moss has played on as a session musician include Charlie Daniels, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Lefty Frizzell, Leo Kottke, Kris Kristofferson, Dennis Linde, Charlie McCoy, Moon Mullican, Mike Nesmith, Carl Perkins, and Nancy Sinatra. He also played with Brenda Lee as a member of her touring band.[6]

Cinderella Sound

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When the Sack, a Nashville nightclub Moss and McCoy had been running, went out of business in 1961, they used the equipment to build a recording studio in Moss' garage in Madison.[7]

The studio, which Moss named Cinderella Sound, has hosted recording sessions by artists including Jackie DeShannon, Steve Miller Band, Linda Ronstadt, Grand Funk Railroad, James Gang, Tracy Nelson, and Mickey Newbury.[1]

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Wayne Moss (born July 30, 1986) is an American producer and film/television crew member known for his work in independent films and unscripted television series. He has held roles in production, art department, property department, and camera/electrical department on various projects, including associate producer credits on cable reality series and contributions to acclaimed independent films such as Leave No Trace (2018). (Note: This article is about the film producer born in 1986; not to be confused with the Nashville session musician Wayne Moss born in 1938.)

Early life

Birth and background

Wayne Moss was born on July 30, 1986, in Virginia, USA. He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m).

Career

Entry into film production

Wayne Moss entered the film industry in 2008, beginning his career with roles in the property and art departments on various productions. This marked his earliest known credits and initial involvement in film production processes. He continued working primarily in art and property-related positions through the early 2010s before transitioning to roles in the production department in 2013. That same year, Moss took on his first producing credits as an associate producer on television series, representing his shift into formal producing responsibilities.

Notable producing credits

Wayne Moss's producing credits primarily consist of associate producer roles on unscripted television series during the early 2010s. He served as an associate producer on the Investigation Discovery series Deadly Affairs, contributing to five episodes across 2013 and 2014. He also held the role of story associate producer on the Travel Channel series Grill of Victory for one episode during the same timeframe. These contributions reflect his involvement in the production of reality and documentary programming for cable networks. His producing work remains limited to these associate-level positions on television projects. A complete list of his credits appears in the filmography section.

Personal life

Personal details

Wayne Moss is an American national with origins in Virginia, USA. Limited verified information is available on his personal life beyond his birthplace, as he maintains a low public profile regarding non-professional matters.

Filmography

Producer credits

Wayne Moss has received producer credits on several film and television projects. His credits include Love for Sale (2008), Leave No Trace (2018), and Twin Turbos (2018). Additional credits feature associate producer on Deadly Affairs (TV series, 2013–2014, 5 episodes, credited as R. Wayne Moss) and story associate producer on Grill of Victory (TV series, 2013–2014, 1 episode, credited as R. Wayne Moss).

Other credits

Wayne Moss has held a variety of crew positions in film and television beyond his producing roles, demonstrating versatility across multiple departments. His early career included contributions to the art department and property department on several feature films. Notably, he served as an art department assistant on the independent drama Leave No Trace (2018). He also worked as a set dresser on films such as Angry White Man (2011) and as property master on Goodbye to All That (2014), alongside props handling on Love for Sale (2008). Moss has extensive credits in the camera and electrical department, primarily on reality and documentary-style television series. These include assistant camera work on Port Protection (2022–2025), Life Below Zero (2022), and Tiny House Nation (2016), as well as camera operator roles on The Last Woodsmen (2024–2025) and Dino Hunters (2020). He has additionally worked as a production assistant on episodes of The Amazing Race (2013) and Nightmare Next Door (2013).

Legacy and impact

Recognition in independent film

Wayne Moss's involvement in independent film has received limited individual recognition, with his contributions primarily documented through professional credits rather than critical or award-focused attention. He served as an art department assistant on the acclaimed independent drama Leave No Trace (2018), directed by Debra Granik. The film itself garnered widespread critical praise as a standout work in American independent cinema, earning a 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 248 reviews and a Certified Fresh designation for its humanistic storytelling and performances. However, reviews and industry coverage of Leave No Trace do not specifically highlight Moss's role or tie any acclaim to his contributions in the art department. No major awards, nominations, or other formal recognitions for Moss's work in independent film appear in available professional records or sources. This sparse documentation aligns with the often understated visibility of technical and support positions in indie productions, resulting in a limited public profile within the independent film community.
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