Merle Travis

Step into the world of legendary country and folk guitarist Merle Travis, a pioneer of "Travis picking" and one of the most influential musicians in the history of American roots music. This collection from CMH Records brings together some of his most iconic tracks, highlighting his unmistakable fingerpicking guitar style and storytelling brilliance. From timeless hits like "Sixteen Tons" to the toe-tapping "Nine Pound Hammer", and classics like "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", these releases showcase the breadth and depth of Travis’s contribution to country and folk music. Whether performing solo or alongside fellow musicians like Joe Maphis, Travis’s recordings with CMH capture his unique blend of humor, heart, and musical mastery. Discover the music that inspired generations of artists and defined an era of American folk. Subscribe for more classic country, bluegrass, and roots music from CMH Records! #MerleTravis #CMHRecords #CountryMusic #Fingerpicking #ClassicCountry