Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

Tommy Emmanuel is an Australian acoustic guitarist who began performing at age six and has since become one of the world's most acclaimed fingerstyle players. Inspired by Chet Atkins, his career has taken him to stages such as the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall, earning a Grammy Award and collaborations with Eric Clapton, John Denver, Mark Knopfler, and Les Paul. His style combines extraordinary technical virtuosity with humour, warmth, and a deep love of music across genres.