Tommy Emmanuel c.g.p. (certified guitar player) has garnered a nomination for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in the “Best Country Instrumental Performance” category for “Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag” from his critically acclaimed Favored Nations Acoustic album, The Mystery, which was released August 22.
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It's the greatest honor of my life and it's a dream come true. I appreciate being in such great company." --
Tommy Emmanuel
Emmanuel - who currently resides in Nashville, but is an Australia native -- is no stranger to the Grammy community. His work with Chet Atkins on the 1997 album The Day Finger Pickers Took Over The World (Sony Music) scooped up a nomination for “Best Country Instrumental Performance” for the track “Smokey Mountain Lullaby.” “Walls” from The Mystery was penned by a Grammy-nominated duo of Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedywhose tunes have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, and othersalong with co-writer Randy Sharp.
A finger style guitarist inspired by the legendary Chet Atkins (who became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans, called him “probably the greatest finger-picker in the world today” and gave him the title c.g.p.certified guitar player), Emmanuel can simultaneously play multiple parts, much like a pianist does with his left and right hands. But his astounding technique isn’t just for show; Emmanuel uses it to organically blend folk, country, jazz, and other influences in his highly personal, emotive compositions.
I still think he's boring though.