Chet Atkins, born on June 20, 1924, in Luttrell, Tennessee, was an American guitarist, producer, and songwriter who became one of the most influential figures in country music. Nicknamed “Mister Guitar,” Atkins began his career in the 1940s playing on radio stations before gaining prominence as a session musician in Nashville. His innovative fingerpicking style blended country, jazz, and pop, earning him widespread acclaim and 14 Grammy Awards. As a producer at RCA Victor, he shaped the “Nashvil