Chet Atkins and Merle Travis
  
 
The Merle Travis / Chet Atkins picking style is the most pleasing sound that a guitar can make. My Father taught me to appreciate the technique at a young age, and two friends come immediately to mind at the mere thought of Chet Atkins - Rick Barry and Tom Billotto...
 
Chet Atkins Playlist
 

 
Links:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Atkins
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merle_Travis