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“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
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Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
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Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
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Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
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So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
Episode 4 Preview | “I Can’t Stop Loving You”
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Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
Episode 8 Preview | "Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’”
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Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
A Look Ahead
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What's next for director Ken Burns? Country Music is coming this fall. #CountryMusicPBS.
Rhiannon Giddens Inspired by Powerful Women
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Rhiannon Giddens explores the compelling stories and powerful women of '90s country music.
Episode 2 Preview | “Hard Times”
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Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
Episode 5 Preview | "The Sons and Daughters of America"
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New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
Episode 6 Preview | “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
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Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
Extended Trailer
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Get a sneak peek at the remarkable people and places behind a true American art form.
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