East Tennessee Christmas
Chet Atkins · 1983
31 min · 12 tracks · classical · country · jazz
A festive blend of traditional Christmas melodies adorned with Chet Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady festive ambiance throughout for holiday gatherings nostalgic warmth and cheer
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'East Tennessee Christmas' came during Chet Atkins' later career when he was already celebrated as a pioneering guitarist and producer. This album followed his previous works that solidified his status in both the country and instrumental music scenes, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic songs through a unique guitar lens.
- If you like
- classical, country, jazz
East Tennessee Christmas is an album by Chet Atkins, released in 1983. A festive blend of traditional Christmas melodies adorned with Chet Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance. The album is notable for its warm reception among fans of holiday music, further cementing Chet Atkins' legacy as a versatile artist capable of crossing genre boundaries. It has become a staple in many listeners' holiday playlists, contributing to the enduring popularity of Christmas albums and Atkins' influence in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does East Tennessee Christmas sound like?
A festive blend of traditional Christmas melodies adorned with Chet Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance. Rooted in classical and country.
What makes East Tennessee Christmas by Chet Atkins notable?
The album is notable for its warm reception among fans of holiday music, further cementing Chet Atkins' legacy as a versatile artist capable of crossing genre boundaries. It has become a staple in many listeners' holiday playlists, contributing to the enduring popularity of Christmas albums and Atkins' influence in the genre. Released in 1983, 'East Tennessee Christmas' came during Chet Atkins' later career when he was already celebrated as a pioneering guitarist and producer. This album followed his previous works that solidified his status in both the country and instrumental music scenes, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic songs through a unique guitar lens.
Who is East Tennessee Christmas for?
East Tennessee Christmas works well if you're into steady festive ambiance throughout, for holiday gatherings and nostalgic warmth and cheer.
How many songs are on East Tennessee Christmas?
East Tennessee Christmas has 12 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jingle Bell Rock Standout 2:07
- 2 White Christmas 2:42
- 3 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow 2:40
- 4 Winter Wonderland 2:43
- 5 The Christmas Song Standout 3:10
- 6 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:18
- 7 East Tennessee Christmas Standout 2:48
- 8 Do You Hear What I Hear? 3:25
- 9 The Little Drummer Boy 3:09
- 10 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 1:22
- 11 Silent Night 2:03
- 12 Away in a Manger 2:00
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