![]() This led to many of the country/pop crossover hits of the late 50s and early 60s. This was the main reason Chet was given such a large amount of freedom on how he produced country songs. In 1956 Chet Atkins arranged Elvis Presley’s first Nashville sessions which led to the release of Elvis’ hit record “Heartbreak Hotel”. He Arranged Elvis Presley’s First Nashville Sessions ![]() He produced records for many famous artists including Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, Norma Jean, Roy Orbison, Perry Como, Floyd Cramer, the Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Jerry Reed, Roger Whittaker, Skeeter Davis, Don Gibson, Waylon Jennings, Dottie West and Jim Reeves to name but a few. But what’s not so well known is his abilities as a record producer. He Was A Renowned ProducerĬhet Atkins was famous for his distinctive guitar sound as almost anyone could tell you. Frequently Asked Questions He Won 14 GrammysĬhet Atkins was a highly successful and well thought of musician and over the course of his career he won 14 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and 9 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.Ĭhet was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum as well as the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.He Bought His First Guitar With A Pistol.On One Of His tracks He Plays 2 Tunes At Once.His Half Brother Played Guitar For Les Paul.He Designed Multiple Guitars For Gretsch & Gibson.In The Early Days He Regularly Got Fired.He Collaborated With The Boston Pops Orchestra.He Got To Play Guitar With His Early Influence.He Collaborated On An Album With Tommy Emmanuel.He Recorded An Album With Mark Knopfler.His Biggest Hit Single Was An Adapted Version Of His Friends Track.He Arranged Elvis Presley’s First Nashville Sessions.
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