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“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)

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“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)

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“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)

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“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)

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“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)

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"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)

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“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)

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“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

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Spanish Version | “The Rub”

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Spanish Version | “Hard Times”

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Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”

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Spanish Version | "I Can’t Stop Loving You”

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Country Music

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Explore the history of country music from its deep roots in ballads, hymns and blues, to its mainstream popularity. Meet unforgettable characters and storytellers and learn how this uniquely American art form evolved over the course of the twentieth century in the new Ken Burns film, Country Music. Tune in or stream Sunday, September 15 at 8/7c. Only on PBS.

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Country Music

Spanish Version | “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’"

Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.

Season 1 Episode 16

Country Music

Spanish Version | “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”

Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.

Season 1 Episode 15

Country Music

Spanish Version | "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”

Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.

Season 1 Episode 14

Country Music

Spanish Version | "The Sons and Daughters of America"

New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.

Season 1 Episode 13

Country Music

Spanish Version | "I Can’t Stop Loving You”

Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.

Season 1 Episode 12

Country Music

Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”

Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

Season 1 Episode 11

Country Music

Spanish Version | “Hard Times”

Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.

Season 1 Episode 10

Country Music

Spanish Version | “The Rub”

So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.

Season 1 Episode 9

Country Music

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.

Season 1 Episode 8

Country Music

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)

Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.

Season 1 Episode 7

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