These four cabins have become historic recording studios

Johnny Cash's recording studio cabin is one of Nashville's most celebrated historic studios. The cabin itself was built in the 70s, but when Cash's health began declining in the 90s, he converted it to a studio so he wouldn't have to leave home to do some recording.

This photo of violinist Sarah Wilfong at the Cash Cabin shows more of the space's homey touches, including typical cabin-style decor. Other musicians who have recorded here include Loretta Lynn, Elvis Costello, and Mavis Staples.

Cash built a space where artists would feel comfortable and creative. The recording studio has a homey feel, but also lots of cool recording features, such as a natural reverb chamber.

The cabin remains much as it did when Cash was recording there, with lots of Cash and Carter family memorabilia around.

The Noise Floor, located on tiny Gabriola Island, BC, looks like your typical wood cabin from the outside, but it is a treasures trove inside.

The interior of the Noise Floor's space is high-ceilinged and cedar-walled, big enough to accommodate bands who want to record live off the floor.

This studio was built from the ground up, with the intention of creating a peaceful haven for musicians. It's the go-to studio for psychedelic, punk, and rock bands in BC.

This studio is also a retreat for bands, with beautiful accommodations for musicians to stay in while they record.

One of the biggest perks of recording at this studio is its beautiful and sparsely populated location. Ocean swimming is great for regenerating energy between takes.

Surprisingly, the Log Cabin Recording Studio isn't out in the wilderness somewhere. It's actually in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. However, the studio's creators have worked hard to create a haven for artists in the midst of the big city, and from inside this studio, you'd think you were in the middle of the woods.

The studio offers cutting-edge recording technology in a rustic setting. There's a large room for live recording, a drum booth, and a kitchen for when musicians need coffee or a snack between takes.

The live room also has a grand piano, and has warm wooden walls and floors that look great and make for good acoustics.

This stone-walled booth is where the musicians can listen to the mix so far. Artists who have recorded at the studio include David Bowie, Feist, Lenny Kravitz, and Bryan Adams.

This quirky studio is the next generation of Nashville cabin studios. The Bomb Shelter has a vintage look and uses old gear, but it's putting down on tape a new era of blues and rock.

In these cozy digs, the Bomb Shelter is recording new blues and rock artists like the Alabama Shakes and Benjamin Booker.