East Tennessee Christmas cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady festive ambiance throughout
  • for holiday gatherings
  • nostalgic warmth and cheer
  • fingerstyle guitar brilliance shines
  • easy listening for seasonal joy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern sounds

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Les Paul· Doc Watson· Jerry Reed

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jingle Bell Rock 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 3:10
  • 6 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:18
  • 7 East Tennessee Christmas 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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