Chet Atkins is no longer the household name he was in the 1960s, when he was all over TV and radio with his guitar. But every year, the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society packs a Nashville hotel.

Georgia Steel Guitar is a swinging two-beat with a great guitar solo reminiscent of Chet Atkins’ “hot” style of playing, and ...

It was a guitar made for Chet Atkins, and it reflected him perfectly. Atkins, a guitarist, producer and RCA Records executive who played a key role in the careers of musicians ranging from Elvis ...

It will be offered at auction on Feb. 19 at Arader Galleries in New York City by Guernsey’s auction house, along with the prototype of Chet Atkins’ Gretsch model electric guitar, known as ...

A masterful tribute to the man who reshaped country music—Don Cusic chronicles the life and legacy of Chet Atkins, the legendary 'Mr. Guitar.

Don Cusic: “Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar” News / Jun 13, 2025 / 03:38 PM CDT A masterful tribute to the man who reshaped country music—Don Cusic chronicles the life and legacy of Chet Atkins, the ...

Elegant guitarist Chet Atkins is one of the most regularly honored of roots-music makers, as a contributor to country and rock, as a broad musical influencer, and as a producer, label executive ...

Chet Atkins may have pioneered the Nashville Sound, but his influences were numerous and he had a unique crossover ability.

Chet Atkins is no longer the household name he was in the 1960s, when he was all over TV and radio with his guitar. But every year, the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society packs a Nashville hotel ...

Chet Atkins is no longer the household name he was in the 1960s, when he was all over TV and radio with his guitar. But every year, the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society packs a Nashville hotel.

Atkins climbed from humble beginnings to become a major record producer and one of the most famous guitarists of his era. Ten years after his death, he's the subject of continued adoration &mdash ...