Chester Burton `` Chet '' Atkins ( June 20 , 1924 - June 30 , 2001 ) was an American guitarist , occasional vocalist and record producer who , along with Owen Bradley , created the smoother country music style known as the Nashville sound , which expanded country 's appeal to adult pop music fans as well .
Chester Burton `` Chet '' Atkins ( June 20 , 1924 - June 30 , 2001 ) was an American guitarist and record producer .