Chet Atkins

On June 30, 2001, Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death.

Which one is your favorite?

On June 30, 2001, Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death.

Which one is your favorite?

The latest round of country music artists to be honored with stars on Nashville's Music City Walk of Fame includes contemporary stars Lady Antebellum, Black and Mac McAnally, as well as legends Chet Atkins and DeFord Bailey.

While rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Slash typically dominate the "best guitarist ever" conversations, country music is no slouch when it comes to producing legendary shredders.

Now here's a blast from the past!

Dolly Parton shares the worst career advice she's ever received -- which, funny enough, came from one of Country Music's biggest legends.

The legendary Chet Atkins chats during a 1990's visit to the Charley Rose Show.

Chet Atkins, Ray Stevens and Boots Randolph sit down and chat with Ralph Emery.