I have been fortunate enough to record several singles and a whole album with Chet Atkins.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
You know, in the days when I started, if you had Chet Atkins' name on your record as a producer and it was on RCA, you could work the road. It didn't have to be a big hit record, it just had to have that on it.
I did recording sessions as a musician as well as a background vocalist and enjoyed every minute of it. I remember singing harmony with Waylon Jennings on a few songs that were hits. Chet Atkins always put me up so high that I strained to hit every note. It was a lot of fun.
I've basically got an album full of singles.
I'm a serious aficionada of country music - Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry. I've even written some songs. They haven't done anything of mine yet. But it's only a matter of time.
I was always just into my music and maybe into trying to save the world a little bit. I never really thought I'd have a hit record or anything like that. I was prepared to travel around all over the country, kind of like a Johnny Appleseed, and sing.
In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.
Chet Atkins... is probably the best guitar player who ever lived.
I have a confession to make - I truly love country music.
I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.
I've made more than 50 records with a wide range of music. I've often veered to check something out.