Tommy is well regarded by world class musicians and critics alike as perhaps the greatest "fingerstyle" guitarist in the world. He is originally from Australia, now lives in Nashville (but tours incessantly!) and has been a professional musician for over 4 decades now. He's been nominated for a Grammy (for his album with Chet Atkins) and recorded 16 CDs. His NEWEST CD is "The Mystery" (Favored Nations Acoustic Label). He has also toured and/or recorded with some of the world's greatest musicians including Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Joe Walsh, and the Beatle's producer Sir George Martin. Just prior to his death, Chet Atkins gave Tommy the rare title of CGP (Certified Guitar Player)...only two other guitarists share that honor. Tommy has performed in front of millions at the closing ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was inducted in 2005 into the "Thumb Pickers Hall of Fame" (the only non-American so honored). He also received the only standing ovation (besides Les) at Les Paul's 90th Birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall in New York City. For more information on Tommy, please go to his OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.tommyemmanuel.com. www.myspace.com/tommyemmanuel1

Tommy is very well known and respected in Australia and has toured throughout the world. His worldwide fan base is growing bigger everyday!(Once you see him LIVE, you'll understand why) Tommy plays the guitar similarly to the way a pianist plays the piano..."fingerstyle', using all ten fingers. He has a unique talent for playing blazing percussion on it too. NO ONE plays guitar quite like him.

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"It's always funny to me when people use the phrase "Best guitar player in the world". There are too many variables such as technique, uniqueness, emotional investment in the notes, etc. But If I had to pick one, it would be Tommy Emmanuel. Watching him perform can be a study in artistic and virtuosic human achievement."
- Steve Vai, Guitarist and Co-Owner of Favored Nations

"Last night I hosted a private performance of a man who I think is the most amazing talent I have ever seen. All my cynical friends were blown away. His name is Tommy Emmanuel and he is an amazing guitarist. But that is not to describe him. He is an extraordinary entertainer. A virtual magician of the guitar. I urge you to see him."
- Eric Idle, Actor/Director/Writer of Monty Python and Spamalot fame.

"I think he is probably the greatest finger-picker in the world today. Hes inventive, fearless and has a flawless sense of rhythm. Hes a great showman, too. You cant watch Tommy perform and not feel happy. I just love him."
- The (late) Chet Atkins

"Tommy Emmanuel is unquestionably one of the most gifted artists of our time."
- Jim Ohlschmidt, Acoustic Guitar Magazine