Chet Atkins News

Between a recent Grammy nomination and special recognition for his accomplishments as a songwriter, Steve Wariner has plenty to celebrate these days.

Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and guitarist Steve Wariner has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance with "Producer's Medley" from Steve Wariner, c.g.p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins.

One of country music's most versatile performers, Steve Wariner grew up in suburban Indianapolis, interested in the Beatles on the radio as well as Chet Atkins and George Jones, the artists his father listened to most frequently.

One of country music's most versatile performers, Steve Wariner grew up in suburban Indianapolis, interested in the Beatles on the radio as well as Chet Atkins and George Jones, the artists his father listened to most frequently.

Acoustic guitarist Doyle Dykes will be featured at 7 p.m. Saturday in the annual Disability Resources Inc.

Richard Kiser stayed off the road for 20 years to be home for his three sons. Kiser received a glass trophy for his induction into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

All things music from the Tennessean.com entertainment staff. Click to see photos from John Fogerty's stop at the Mercy Lounge in September .

Award-winning country recording artist, guitarist, songwriter and producer Steve Wariner will be a guest on A Prairie Home Companion this Saturday, November 21, as it airs live from the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 5 p.m. CST.

The nylon-string guitar is likely the world's most popular stringed instrument. With its rich tonal palette, great volume for playing fingerstyle, and dimensions that facilitate the playing of polyphonic material, it is the guitar of choice for playing classical music.

Grammy-winning recording artist Steve Wariner will support Tuesday's release of his tribute to Chet Atkins with a slew of media appearances.

Steve Wariner's My Tribute to Chet Atkins isn't a great record because of his guitar licks, his production values or the fact that he even plays castanets on one song.

Country star Chris Young was one of many performers taking stages at venues all across Music City on Monday night.

All things music from the Tennessean.com entertainment staff. CLICK THIS IMAGE for more photos.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Waylon Jennings is the recognized father of the Outlaw movement of country, a rebel against the Nashville establishment whose recordings blended honky-tonk, rock 'n' roll and folk in a way virtually nobody else was doing at the time.

The seemingly lightweight structure of A Prairie Home Companion is, in actuality, supported by four solid pillars of content: 1. MUSIC From the opening theme through the closing sing-along on "Goodnight, Ladies," music is the glue that holds the program together.

Contemporary country star Kenny Chesney didn't have the immediate breakout success that many of his peers enjoyed upon signing with major labels, but gradually built up a significant following via hard work, pop-friendly ballads, and a likable, average-guy persona.

New York vibist Steve Shapiro and Nashville guitarist have released their third recording, Backward Compatible , on the Apria label.

Here's a nifty, low-budget video from Jer Coons , a young singer-songwriter from Vermont.

On their Facebook page, the Divorcees asked fans to complete the sentence "The Divorcees sound like..." "...two glasses of scotch and a half-pack of Export Greens," wrote Rob Hoadley.

Nationally acclaimed guitar champion Robert Anderson will headline the South Carolina Fingerstyle Association's day-long guitar concert/workshop on Sept.