Steve Wariner - No More Mr. Nice Guy (1996)

No More Mr. Nice Guy is a primarily instrumental album by American country music artist Steve Wariner, released on March 12, 1996, by Arista Records.It features twelve tracks showcasing Wariner's guitar work, with collaborations from prominent musicians including Chet Atkins, Vince Gill, Béla Fleck, and Leo Kottke, and marks his final release for the label.

The album was produced by Wariner himself and recorded primarily at The Bennett House in Franklin, Tennessee, with additional sessions at Javelina Recording Studios in Nashville and other locations.All but one track-"Guitar Talk," which includes brief vocals by Wariner-are instrumentals blending contemporary country styles with progressive elements, highlighting acoustic and electric guitar alongside fiddle, banjo, and keyboards.Notable guest appearances include baseball legend Nolan Ryan on the title track and a ensemble of emerging country artists like Bryan White and Jeffrey Steele on "The Brickyard Boogie."No singles were issued from the album, but "The Brickyard Boogie" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 1997.