Country Music

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

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

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

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

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

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