The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer recording artist & record producer continue to inspire others. Complementing the Country Music Hall of Fame[registered] & Museums exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player" this book honors one of Americas most influential musicians. To provide insight on the legend & his music the Country Music Hall of Fame invited several experts to prepare essays including Michael Cochran Rich Kienzle Walter Carter & John W. Rumble. Chet only bestowed his degree of Certified Guitar Player on four other guitarists over the years: Tommy Emmanuel John Knowles Jerry Reed & Steve Wariner. Reed passed away in 2008 " Certified Guitar Playerdegree" is a heartening read of essays & reminiscences that provide a revealing picture of Chet Atkins & his extraordinary life."