As a young man, guitarist and music producer Atkins found a way out of poverty when he picked up his first guitar and began to play. Atkins landed in Nashville where he was considered a pioneering force behind what would become known as the Nashville Sound. Though a performer, it was Atkins ear that made him a sought-after producer. Featured artists include Eddy Arnold, Randy Bachman (Guess Who), Bobby Bare, George Benson, Suzy Bogguss, Bill Carlisle (Carlisle's), Carter Family, June Carter Cash, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Everly (Everly Brothers), John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Steve Howe, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), and Willie Nelson.