[woodbutcher1963]

Vince Gill
Robert Cray
Alvin Lee
Brad Paisley

Not a lot of love for country players. I have seen all of the above. I have also seen Clapton, Alex Lifeson, BB King, Al Dimeola, Jeff Beck , Pete Townsend and Carlos Santanna.
Clapton, Beck, Gill, Cray and Lee are the best.

[mountn man]

I thought of Vince Gill and Brad Paisley

There is also one they differ to. Most in country music today say he's the best in country music. Played with Garth Brooks until he made it on his own.

Keith Urban

[TChris]

Not a lot of love for country players.

Don't forget Roy Clark and Wade Hayes. Both are downright amazing pickers.