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"To me, Chet Atkins is the guy in Nashville who did more good for more pickers, more artists, than any other human being," said Willie Nelson in the documentary Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000). Nelson offers memories of Atkins, alongside some of Mr. Guitar's closest friends, peers, and disciples, including Eddy Arnold, George Benson, June Carter Cash, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Everly, Peter Frampton, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler, Dolly Parton, and Les Paul. Atkins is also interviewed and narrates much of his own story. 45 minutes. Offered as part of the special exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible by the Gretsch Company with additional support from Great American Country Television Network. Free.  Made Possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives.  

Chet Atkins is considered one of the most talented, creative, and influential guitar players of all time. Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1955-1975 complies early performances. This highlight reel features gems from the Purina Grand Ole Opry show, Ozark Jubilee, Pop! Goes the Country, and more. Atkins demonstrates his versatility as a guitar genius, shredding through songs on his signature Gretsch guitars, as well as an Estruch classical guitar and a Martin Dreadnought. 60 minutes. Offered as part of the special exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible by the Gretsch Company with additional support from Great American Country Television Network.  Free.  Made Possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives.