Country Music Hall of Fame-The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer recording artist and record producer continue to inspire others. Complementing the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified GuitarPlayer this book honors one of America's most influential musicians. To provide insight on the legend and his music the Country Music Hall of Fame invited several experts to prepare essays including Michael Cochran RichKienzle Walter Carter and John W. Rumble. Chet only bestowed his degree of “Certified Guitar Player” on four other guitarists over the years: Tommy Emmanuel John Knowles Jerry Reed and Steve Wariner. Reed passedaway in 2008 but the other musicians have shared special memories of Chet in these pages. Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player is a heartening read of essays and reminiscences that provide a revealing picture of ChetAtkins and his extraordinary life.
