Like Joplin, Chet Atkins was born poor. He grew up in East Tennessee and later said that “[w]e were so poor and everybody ...

In District 2, Democrat and incumbent commissioner Jack Tany defeated Republican opponent Chet Atkins with 63.51% of the ...

Elegant guitarist Chet Atkins is one of the most regularly honored of roots-music makers, as a contributor to country and ...

However, Jones moves more subtly with "I Can't Stop Loving You" to enormous success. Leaning deeper into how Chet Atkins' ...

Leo Kottke is a legendary acoustic guitar virtuoso who has developed a cult following of fellow guitarists and fans over the ...

Then, in 1966, Chet Atkins convinced RCA executives to trust their ears – and not worry about racial politics. Charley’s first singles were released without any mention of his race and early ...

In Nashville, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, studio producers on Music Row like Owen Bradley and Chet Atkins began experimenting with ways to reach a broader audience: adding a few sweet ...

The celebrated vocalist launches a run of engagements starting Nov. 12. “This piece offers healing in a time when so many are ...

Steve Wariner Looks Back on Receiving CGP From Chet Atkins Steve Wariner Looks Back on Receiving CGP From Chet Atkins Steve Wariner was one of only a handful of guitarists ever to receive the ...

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has often spoken frankly about one of his biggest influences and even went on to label him "an absolute genius".

In its heyday, this recording studio welcomed greats like Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, and the Everly Brothers through its doors. It is now part of the nonprofit Country Music Hall of Fame and ...

As Aerosmith call timeon their stellar 50-year touring career, Perry joins us to reflect onwhathe’slearned about guitar along ...