portrait of Armand Hutton

Armand Hutton

Armand Hutton is a bass singer, songwriter, producer, and 2x GRAMMY®️ nominated arranger who resides in Nashville, TN. The Maryland native has performed with Take 6, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, Lionel Richie, Michael Bublé, and Coldplay (with the latter’s front man Chris Martin proclaiming live on radio and again in front of a sold-out amphitheater that Armand is the "best bass on the planet”). His a cappella singing career professionally began when he became a member of the vocal band, “Naturally 7.” It was with Naturally 7 that he was afforded the opportunity to tour and perform on 6 continents, understand the workings of major record deals, and write a song entitled “Need You With Me” that landed a top 10 spot on the US Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. He was a member of the inaugural GRAMMY®️ Next program in Nashville and also a member of the organization SOLID based in Nashville. Armand has done session work for Disney, EA sports, WORD, Robert Randolph, and is the bass singer for YouTube sensation Peter Hollens. Along with session work Armand has recorded 2 audiobooks, volunteer teaches a songwriting class for middle schoolers at a local Preparatory school on a weekly basis, and is now a member of the a cappella group Street Corner Symphony, all while running his own record label, Hutton Records. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy and national DEI Ambassador.

Artist Impact Statement

Portraying the role of “Boukman” has proven to be quite the welcomed challenge. “Welcomed” because I am extremely honored, humbled, and proud to join such an incredible cast to bring this powerful story to the stage. “Challenge”, because I’m starting to not just get into character, but realizing that as a black man in America there is no “getting into character.” I’ve BEEN in character and have had to confront that aspect of myself that has laid dormant for the sake of survival. This is my story. This is OUR story. And my only hope is that seeing and hearing this production will stir such a deep emotion within the audience that staying silent to whatever those emotions are can never be an option again.