In short
The artists most similar to Chet Atkins are Mark Knopfler, Willie Nelson, Diana Krall, Dean Martin and Tommy Emmanuel, from the same country, folk and jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Chet Atkins?
The artists most similar to Chet Atkins are Mark Knopfler, Willie Nelson, Diana Krall, Dean Martin and Tommy Emmanuel, from the same country, folk and jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Chet Atkins?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Johnny Cash, Radiohead, R.E.M., Nat King Cole, Tom Waits and Santana have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Chet Atkins" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Chet Atkins?
Chet Atkins is usually associated with country, folk, jazz and classical (artist · US · born 1924), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.