Tommy Emmanuel (From The Hip). An amazingly great guitarist and a great guy to boot! You should check him out. Even better than Chet Atkins.
True! He is an Aussie who taught himself to play, but he couldn't read a note on paper if his life depended on it. He is almost always touring, so it's worth to check if he is in the neigborhood sometime and visit a concert. I know I will if I've got the chance!
I was going to listen to the radio. But as I sit here, with the overhead door open, the sounds of rain softly falling on the prairie seem just perfect. And also some contented canine snoring.