Ken Burns’s eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, COUNTRY MUSIC, chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it.
EPISODE 1
The Rub
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
EPISODE 2
Hard Times
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
EPISODE 3
Hillbilly Shakespeare
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
EPISODE 4
I Can't Stop Loving You
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
EPISODE 5
The Sons and Daughters of America
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
EPISODE 6
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
Marty Stuart
Peter Coyote
Ken Burns
Dayton Duncan
Julie Dunfey
