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25 Feb, 1982

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Atkins wins the Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance for Country After All These Years.

25 Feb, 1986

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Atkins and Knopfler wins the Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group Or Soloist) for Cosmic Square Dance.

20 Feb, 1991

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Atkins and Knopfler wins the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for Poor Boy Blues, and  Best Country Instrumental Performance for So Soft, Your Goodbye. 

24 Feb, 1993

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Atkins and Reed wins the Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance for Sneakin’ Around.

1 Mar, 1995

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Atkins wins the Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance for Young Thing.

26 Feb, 1997

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Atkins wins the Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance for Jam Man.