Chet Atkins

Its How We Roll
Its How We Roll
Its How We Roll
December 13th, 2001 Brenda Lee and Chet Atkins join the list of thirteen performers to be inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as they are announced as inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Le...
A Tradition Is Born
A Tradition Is Born
A Tradition Is Born
November 28, 1925 George D. Hay begins a weekly broadcast called "The WSM Barn Dance" broadcasting in Nashville, with a one-hour performance by Uncle Jimmy Thompson.
Atkins Leads No Smoking Day
Atkins Leads No Smoking Day
Atkins Leads No Smoking Day
November 20, 1986  Ex-smoker Chet Atkins is honorary chairman of the sixth annual Great American Smokeout, asking nicotine addicts to lay off their cigarettes for one day.
Johnny Cashes In
Johnny Cashes In
Johnny Cashes In
October 15, 1969 Johnny Cash wins a record-setting five times during the third annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
You Belong In The Hall – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
You Belong In The Hall – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
You Belong In The Hall – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
Oct. 11,1981 The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Bobby Braddock and Ray Whitley. Braddock is noted for George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and Tammy Wynette's "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Whitley wrote Gene Autry's theme song, "Back In The Saddle Again...