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 ...

Most readers know that Tommy Emmanuel’s mentor Chet Atkins dubbed him a “C.G.P.” meaning Certified Guitar Player, but Certified Guitar Performer is also appropriate given the dazzling display he puts ...

Chet Atkins never went to music school, so he gave himself the honorary degree of CGP (certified guitar player). He shared it with only a handful of pickers, but one of them was the legendary ...

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When Tommy Emmanuel was 11 years old, he wrote a fan letter to his favorite guitarist. A lot of youngsters have done similar things -- mailed off words of praise to their heroes. What's rare is when ...

Friend and mentor Chet Atkins once called Australian-born Tommy Emmanuel "One of the greatest players on the planet." Famous for their finger-picking style, Atkins and Emmanuel were nominated for a ...

In 1997 Australian-born guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel recorded an album with Chet Atkins titled "The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World." Atkins, who was hospitalized with a brain tumor on the ...

One of the greatest living acoustic guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel often plays the bass, melody and lead parts at the same time. He will perform June 5 and 6 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Courtesy ...

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Jefferson Center, Roanoke How much: $29.50 Info: Jefferson Center box office, 345-2550, jeffcenter.org, tommyemmanuel.com Not everyone who picks up a guitar and learns ...