Chet Atkins produced records .
Chester Burton `` Chet '' Atkins ( June 20 , 1924 -- June 30 , 2001 ) , known as `` Mr. G '' and `` The Country Gentleman '' , was an American actor , occasional vocalist , screenwriter , and film producer , who along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson , among others , created the wild west-themed movie style that came to be known as the Nashville style , which expanded the movie 's appeal to many adult fans .
Chet Atkins