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Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
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Join a lineup of celebrated artists for a concert celebrating the film by Ken Burns.
Meet the filmmakers and go behind the scenes of Country Music, coming to PBS this fall.
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Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
Marty Stuart describes the marks and inscriptions on his mandolin and how they got there.
Friends and family discuss Johnny Cash's return to simple songwriting and record-making.
Marty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had listening to Jimmie Rodgers.
The songwriters, producer, and fans discuss this classic song's genesis and significance.
Rosanne Cash and John Carter Cash and the Oak Ridge Boys discuss Johnny Cash's faith.
Mel Tillis tells the true story behind his hit song.
Tom T. Hall tells the story of how he came to write his famous song.
Music row musicians discuss their days as members of the fabled ”A Team.”
The late Merle Haggard discusses his songwriting and other artists discuss his impact.
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
Interviewees pick they would send into outer space to represent country music.
Kathy Mattea on “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses”
Mel Tillis & John McEuen discuss “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
Trisha Yearwood discusses “She’s in Love with the Boy.”
Rhiannon Giddens discusses "Blue Yodel Number 9."
Merle Haggard & Marty Stuart discuss Same Train, A Different Time.
Alice Randall discusses Charley Pride's impact.
Tony Brown and Merle Haggard discuss “Sing Me Back Home.”
Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, and Emmylou Harris on Guy Clark and songwriting.
Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark discuss "Desperados Waiting For A Train.”