Chet Atkins

While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the "best guitarist ever" conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders.

On June 30, 2001, Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death.

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...

December 8th, 2005 Garth Brooks’ boxed set, The Limited Series, available only through Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, was certified platinum.

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.

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.

October 20, 1967 The first Country Music Association Awards were held. The show was hosted by Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry.

October 15, 1969 Johnny Cash wins a record-setting five times during the third annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

Oct. 12, 1987 Randy Travis takes home three honors during the 21st annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House

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...

1984  A Historic Night In Nashville Alabama won the 18th annual Country Music Award’s Entertainer of the Year award for the third consecutive year

Certified Guitar Player.  That's what is says on Steve Wariner's business card.  He is one of 4 in the world to have this certification from Chet Atkins.  Wariner has had more than 50 singles on the country charts with 10 of them reaching the top spot.