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Dolly Parton posing in front of butterflies

Remember When Chet Atkins Told Dolly Parton to “Tone Down” Her Look

Bill Carlisle

Born on This Day in 1908, the Highly Influential Country Star Who Found Success With Novelty Songs and Gave Chet Atkins His First Job

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On This Day in 1943, the Man Chet Atkins Called the World’s Greatest Drummer Was Born (But Most Don’t Even Know His Name)

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

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  • 5 Live Moments in Memory of Chet Atkins

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