Guitar legend Chet Atkins is renowned for his distinctive fingerstyle playing, which combined a walking bass line with melody and rhythm. As a producer, he was an architect of the Nashville Sound, a ...

Ninety-eight years ago today, the major country star who launched his successful career with the help of his friend Chet Atkins was born.

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Don Cusic. Photo Credit: Martin B. Cherry. Don Cusic. Photo Credit: Martin B. Cherry. Music historian Don Cusic chatted about his new book “Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar (Music of the American South).” Chet ...

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Country guitar fingerpicking blends melody, bass, and rhythm into one rich sound, making it a cornerstone of the genre. From Travis picking to modern arpeggios, mastering these techniques opens up ...

When you look at the Biilboard top 100 song charts from the 1950’s and 60’s it’s sometimes surprising to see how diverse music genres coexisted in those days. For instance, in the magazine’s top 100 ...

Chet Atkins. side 1: Cecilia; side 2: The Lady Loves (RCA Victor 20-6550). 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1955. Side 2 was recorded in 1956. arrow-up Back to top ...

This video features a guitar cover of "Mr. Sandman" by Chet Atkins. The only tool needed to carve a spoon is a spoon.