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  • Oct 3, 1954
    Hank Snow and Chet Atkins record the instrumental "Silver Bell" at Thomas Productions in Nashville
    Nov 17, 1954
    Chet Atkins records "Mister Sandman" at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission in Nashville
    Feb 25, 1957
    Don Gibson holds his first RCA recording session with producer Chet Atkins at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission on McGavock Street in Nashville
    Apr 12, 1957
    RCA manager Steve Sholes appoints Chet Atkins as the label's musical director
    Apr 15, 1957
    Tommy Blake records "Honky Tonk Mind" for RCA, with Chet Atkins producing. Johnny Horton has a hit with the same song, under the name "The Woman I Need"
    Jul 14, 1957
    Chet Atkins records "Walk Don't Run" at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission in Nashville. The song becomes a pop hit when The Ventures release their version in 1959
    Sep 1, 1957
    Chet Atkins becomes the manager of RCA's Nashville operations when Steve Sholes is appointed to run the label's pop division
    May 13, 1958
    Chet Atkins and Carl Smith are featured on the Red Foley-hosted ABC series "Country Music Jubilee"
    Sep 24, 1959
    The Browns record "Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" at Nashville's RCA Studio B in Nashville. Archie Campbell joins producer Chet Atkins to help the trio learn the song
    Apr 23, 1960
    During the Grand Ole Opry, RCA's Chet Atkins presents Jim Reeves a gold record for "He'll Have To Go." It is not certified, however, by the RIAA

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