Chet Atkins is one of the most prolific guitarists of the midcentury Nashville country scene, combining elements of jazz and bluegrass to make his guitar sing in a way that most people could only ...

Few people have left a larger mark on the face of American music in general and country music in particular than Chet Atkins. As the most-recorded instrumentalist in history, countless people have ...

On what would have been his 100th birthday, a certifiable, guitar-picking country icon is being celebrated by both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Nashville Ballet. Yes, Chet Atkins ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Beth Gwinn/Redferns via Getty Images Not only is Brothers in Arms widely considered to be ...

Born in Chicago, Sheldon Allman moved to Canada when young, joining the Canadian air force and being wounded overseas. While convalescing, he got into comedy, later appearing in movies and television ...

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 ...

Not only is Brothers in Arms widely considered to be Dire Straits’ magnum opus, it’s also deemed to be a nine-track showcase of generational guitar playing that has since cemented Mark Knopfler’s ...