Chet Atkins - A Life in Music (2000)

Synopsis: One of the true legends of country music, Nashville icon Chet Atkins has enjoyed a remarkably long and fruitful career, recording an astonishing number of albums (somewhere around 70) and racking... One of the true legends of country music, Nashville icon Chet Atkins has enjoyed a remarkably long and fruitful career, recording an astonishing number of albums (somewhere around 70) and racking up 13 Grammy Awards. A multi-talented musician, Atkins has has a marked influence on various genres of music, including country, blues, rock, and even Easy Listening. A LIFE IN MUSIC celebrates Atkins's career, with the star being joined by admiring musical luminaries across many genres, including Dolly Parton, Mark Knopfler, George Benson, and Peter Frampton. The incredible life of Chet Atkins, particularly his more then fifty years making music, is explored through performances, interviews, and archival footage. [More]

Starring: Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, George Benson, Mark Knopfler

Starring: Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton, George Benson, Mark Knopfler, Les Paul, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Suzy Bogguss, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Peter Frampton