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Spectacular Pedal Steel and Virtuosic Vocals: Here’s Why Johnny Paycheck’s ‘At Carnegie Hall’ Is a ’60s Country Classic
By Jim Campilongo published
Along with recordings by the likes of Merle Travis, Willie Nelson and Ray Price, Johnny Paycheck albums remain sonic templates
Hot Country 101: Learn the Nuts and Bolts of High-Tech Country Lead Guitar
By Tom Kolb published
This lesson will give you the tools you need to start rubbing shoulders with masters of the style
Telecaster Master Jim Weider Drops New Album with the Weight Band
By Rod Brakes last updated
The Band guitarist delivers trademark Tele tone on ‘Shines Like Gold.’
“I Think Your Style Comes More From Your Limitations Than From Being Able To Play Every Style Perfectly:” Ethan Ballinger Talks Technique & Tone
By Michael Ross published
The country guitar maverick is forging a career as a studio player, producer and solo artist by combining the “weird” with traditional technique.
No One Works Harder to Keep Guitar in the Nashville Sound than Lindsay Ell.
By Jim Beaugez published
The Canadian country star talks Strats and touring with A-listers.
Learn the Power of Open-String Country Guitar Licks in the Style of Vince Gill, Brent Mason, and Albert Lee
By Patrick Brennan published
Open strings mean tonal power and fretless convenience, and they help you put some zip into your licks.
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