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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The beloved bronze statue of Chet Atkins in downtown Nashville has a new home. The guitar genius and country music hitmaker passed away in 2001 in Nashville.

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Country Music Hall of Famer Chet Atkins is being honored by a choreographed piece by the Nashville Ballet.

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Chet Atkins statue restored, unveiled at new Musicians Hall of Fame location The 23-year-old Russell Faxon-crafted, 800-pound statue was moved from Bank of America building to its new downtown ...

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Chet Atkins Rare Performances 19551975 (2001). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

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“I remember, Chet Atkins gave me a [call],” he remembers. “Because we were both pickers in that sense – but, of course, Chet was otherworldly.

Elegant guitarist Chet Atkins is one of the most regularly honored of roots-music makers, as a contributor to country and rock, as a broad musical influencer, and as a producer, label executive ...