American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1945, One of the “Most Influential” Musicians in Nashville History Who Toured the World With Chet Atkins as a 14-Year-Old

Kenny Buttrey, a highly sought-after session drumer who played with Bob Dylan and Neil Young, would have turned 81 today.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1950, Sonny James Traded in His Guitar To Serve His Country—and Then Moved in With Chet Atkins and His Wife

On this day (September 9) in 1950, Sonny James received word that his National Guard unit, the 252 nd Truck Company, had been activated. As a result, he put his budding musical career on hold for two ...
Digital Journal

Don Cusic talks about his book ‘Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar (Music of the American South)’

Don Cusic. Photo Credit: Martin B. Cherry. Don Cusic. Photo Credit: Martin B. Cherry. Music historian Don Cusic chatted about his new book “Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar (Music of the American South).” Chet ...