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Behind the Scenes | Why Ken Burns Explored Country Music
4:29
The filmmakers discuss the origins of their latest project and what they've learned.
Inside Look | The Places that Originated the Country Sound
5:01
Explore the origins of the Grand Ole Opry, the Nashville and Bakersfield Sound and more.
The First Major Mexican-American Country Music Star
2:43
Johnny Rodriguez would become the first Mexican-American to be a major country music star.
Dwight Yoakam Brings Swagger Back to Country Music
2:32
Dwight Yoakam brings swagger back to country music and claims the term "hillbilly."
Garth Brooks Takes the World by Storm
2:42
Garth Brooks Takes the World by Storm: "Friends in Low Places."
The Judds Ease Mother-Daughter Tensions With Music
3:22
Wynonna and Naomi Judd ease mother-daughter tensions by making music together.
John McEuen on Earl Scruggs’ Banjo Style
5:35
John McEuen discusses Earl Scruggs' innovations on the banjo.
Patsy Cline: Tough Edges, Big Heart
8:45
Friends and admirers share memories of "the Cline."
Mel Tillis: Learning to Talk Through Singing
3:34
Mel Tillis talks about how he dealt with a stutter by singing.
The Bryants and “Rocky Top”
1:43
Brenda Lee reminisces about the songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant.
Betty Johnson on The Johnson Family Singers
3:43
Betty Johnson discusses growing up in a family band of six.
Why is “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” Country Music's Anthem?
3:26
Country artists discuss this special song's meaning to Americans.
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