Explore the history of country music – from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity – and meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it “America’s Music.” Directed by Ken Burns.

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“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)

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“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)

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1:53:15
Country Music
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)

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1:50:53
Country Music
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)

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1:51:17
Country Music
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)

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1:54:03
Country Music
“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

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1:53:08
Country Music
Spanish Version | “The Rub”

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1:54:27
Country Music
Spanish Version | “Hard Times”

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1:54:53
Country Music
Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”

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1:52:31
Country Music
Spanish Version | "I Can’t Stop Loving You”
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1:55:41
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.

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2:21:02
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.

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1:52:56
Country Music
Spanish Version | "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.

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1:55:47
Country Music
Spanish Version | "The Sons and Daughters of America"
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.

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1:52:31
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.

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1:54:53
Country Music
Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

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1:54:27
Country Music
Spanish Version | “Hard Times”
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.

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1:53:08
Country Music
Spanish Version | “The Rub”
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.

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1:54:03
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.

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2:19:24
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.
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