- He was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer,
| Real name: | Chester Burton Atkins | | Born: | 20 June 1924 Comment | | When did Chet Atkins die? / Died | 30 June 2001 | | How many years did Chet Atkins live? / Lived | 77 years | | Where was Chet Atkins born? | Luttrell, Tennessee, US | | Where did Chet Atkins die? / Deathplace | Nashville, Tennessee, US | | Nicknames: | Chet | | Zodiac sign: | Gemini |
Chet Atkins Net worth 2024 (estimated)
| | How much is Chet Atkins worth? | Under review
| | Nationality: | American |
Who was Chet Atkins? / Facts
- Nashville sound - Along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, among others, created the country music style that came to be known as the Nashville sound
- He also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele
- Atkins spent most of his career at RCA Victor and produced records for the Browns, Hank Snow, Porter Wagoner, Norma Jean, Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Perry Como, Floyd Cramer, Elvis Presley, the Everly Brothers, Eddy Arnold, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Jerry Reed, Skeeter Davis, Waylon Jennings, and many others
- Awards - Among many honors, Atkins received 14 Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- He also received nine Country Music Association awards for Instrumentalist of the Year
- Hall of Fame - He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
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