“Well let’s make a record while we’re there,” thought Delta born-and-raised singer and pianist Eden Brent, while planning a trip to a party in London. Brent’s husband, British trombonist and bassist, Bob Dowell, then called on two of his finest studio musician friends to accompany Eden on what would become Getaway Blues.

In honor of what would have been Chet Atkins’ 100th birthday today (June 20), Grammy® Award winner TOMMY EMMANUEL has released a newly shot video of “Mr. Guitar (Live).” It’s a song that TOMMY wrote in honor of the legendary and influential guitar pioneer.

Today (June 20) marks the anniversary of what would have been the 100th Birthday of legendary music icon and guitar great CHET ATKINS.

As the most recorded solo instrumentalist in music history who traveled far to become “Mr. Guitar”—a journey that took the legendary icon from Appalachian poverty to international acclaim— CHET ATKINS is a 14x Grammy Award winner, Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.