Buddy Emmons has been played on NTS over 10 times, featured on 11 episodes and was first played on 28 October 2014.

Buddy Emmons is the most influential pedal steel guitar player in the world. He has been recording by himself and as a session musician since the 50's. He has also participated in the technical development of the instrument itself, being a founder of both the Sho-bud steel guitar company, as well as the Emmons guitar brand.