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PBS Previews: Country MusicThis September, Ken Burns tells the story of Country Music. Now, catch a special ...This September, Ken Burns tells the story of Country Music. Now, catch a special preview of this exciting series. Meet the filmmakers, go behind the scenes, and enjoy exclusive clips from the films.
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Country Music: Live at the Ryman ConcertJoin celebrated musicians for Country Music: Live at the Ryman , A Concert ...Join celebrated musicians for Country Music: Live at the Ryman , A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns. Hosted by Burns and featuring performances and appearances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne ...
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S1 E1: “The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)Episode 1 | See how what was first called “hillbilly music” reaches new ...Episode 1 | See how what was first called “hillbilly music” reaches new audiences through phonographs and radio, and launches the careers of country music’s first big stars, the Carter Family ...
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S1 E8: Marty Stuart: Back to the SourceMarty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had to himself listening to ...Marty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had to himself listening to Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter family.
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S1 E8: Johnny Cash: His LegacyFriends and family discuss Johnny Cash's return to simple songwriting and ...Friends and family discuss Johnny Cash's return to simple songwriting and record-making and his legacy and impact.
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S1 E8: Marty Stuart's MandolinMarty Stuart reminisces about the time he spent in Johnny Cash's band and ...Marty Stuart reminisces about the time he spent in Johnny Cash's band and describes the marks and inscriptions on his mandolin and how they got there.
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S1 E8: Episode 8 Preview | "Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’”Learn how “New Traditionalists” like George Strait, Randy Travis and the ...Learn how “New Traditionalists” like George Strait, Randy Travis and the Judds help country music stay true to its roots. Witness both the rise of superstar Garth Brooks and the return of an aging ...
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S1 E7: Episode 7 Preview | "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”Witness a vibrant era in country music, with Dolly Parton finding mainstream ...Witness a vibrant era in country music, with Dolly Parton finding mainstream success; Hank Williams, Jr. and Rosanne Cash emerging from their famous fathers’ shadows; and Willie Nelson and Waylon ...
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S1 E6: Episode 6 Preview | “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”Learn how country music responds to a nation divided by the Vietnam War, as Army ...Learn how country music responds to a nation divided by the Vietnam War, as Army captain turned songwriter Kris Kristofferson sets a new lyrical standard, and artists like Bob Dylan and the Byrds find ...