Ken Burns: Country Music
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Description
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.
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- EPISODE 1
The Rub (Beginnings –1933)
After centuries of percolating in America’s immigrant and racial mix, particularly in the American South, what was first called “hillbilly music” begins reaching more people through the new technologies of phonographs and radio.
After centuries of percolating in America’s immigrant and racial mix, particularly in the American South, what was first called “hillbilly music” begins reaching more people through the new technologies of phonographs and radio.
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Hard Times (1933 –1945)
During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. Gene Autry sets off a craze for singing cowboys, Bob Wills adapts jazz’s Big Band sound to create Texas Swing, and Roy Acuff becomes a star.
During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. Gene Autry sets off a craze for singing cowboys, Bob Wills adapts jazz’s Big Band sound to create Texas Swing, and Roy Acuff becomes a star.
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The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 –1953)
Country music adapts to the cultural changes of post-war society. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs transform string band music into Bluegrass. Out of the bars comes a new sound and songs about drinking, cheating, and heartbreak: Honky Tonk.
Country music adapts to the cultural changes of post-war society. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs transform string band music into Bluegrass. Out of the bars comes a new sound and songs about drinking, cheating, and heartbreak: Honky Tonk.
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- EPISODE 4
I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953 –1963)
In Memphis, the confluence of blues and hillbilly music at Sun Studios gives birth to “rockabilly,” the precursor of rock and roll. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash are at the forefront. Nashville has become Music City USA.
In Memphis, the confluence of blues and hillbilly music at Sun Studios gives birth to “rockabilly,” the precursor of rock and roll. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash are at the forefront. Nashville has become Music City USA.
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- EPISODE 5
The Sons and Daughters Of America (1964 –1968)
During a time of upheaval, country music reflects the changes in American society. Loretta Lynn performs songs that speak on behalf of women. Charley Pride becomes a country star. Merle Haggard becomes the “Poet of the Common Man.”
During a time of upheaval, country music reflects the changes in American society. Loretta Lynn performs songs that speak on behalf of women. Charley Pride becomes a country star. Merle Haggard becomes the “Poet of the Common Man.”
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- EPISODE 6
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (1968-1972)
With the Vietnam War intensifying, America is more divided than ever. Country music is not immune to the divisions. Kris Kristofferson abandons his military career, becomes a writer whose lyricism sets a new standard for country songs.
With the Vietnam War intensifying, America is more divided than ever. Country music is not immune to the divisions. Kris Kristofferson abandons his military career, becomes a writer whose lyricism sets a new standard for country songs.
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- EPISODE 7
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973-1983)
Defining country music is debated as never before, and the argument sparks a vibrant era. Dolly Parton crosses over to mainstream success. Willie Nelson finds creative freedom in Texas. Emmylou Harris influences a new generation of artists.
Defining country music is debated as never before, and the argument sparks a vibrant era. Dolly Parton crosses over to mainstream success. Willie Nelson finds creative freedom in Texas. Emmylou Harris influences a new generation of artists.
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- EPISODE 8
Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ (1984 –1996)
As country music’s popularity skyrockets, the genre confronts the question of whether it can also stay true to its roots. The success of the “New Traditionalists”—Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, the Judds, and Dwight Yoakam—suggests it can.
As country music’s popularity skyrockets, the genre confronts the question of whether it can also stay true to its roots. The success of the “New Traditionalists”—Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, the Judds, and Dwight Yoakam—suggests it can.
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- EPISODE 101
Ken Burns: Country Music Extended Trailer
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming epic series, Country Music, from director Ken Burns. It chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it.
Get a sneak peek at the upcoming epic series, Country Music, from director Ken Burns. It chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it.
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- EPISODE 102
Bonus: Charlie Daniels: The Devil and the Fiddle
Charlie Daniels talks about “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
Charlie Daniels talks about “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
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- EPISODE 103
Bonus: The Oak Ridge Boys: “Farther Along”
Oak Ridge Boys do “Farther Along.”
Oak Ridge Boys do “Farther Along.”
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- EPISODE 104
Bonus: Dolly Parton: “Pretty Fair Maid”
Dolly Parton sings “Pretty Fair Maid.”
Dolly Parton sings “Pretty Fair Maid.”
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- EPISODE 105
Bonus: “Will the Circle Be Unbroken:” Country Music’s National Anthem
More discussion of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
More discussion of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”
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- EPISODE 106
Bonus: Hank Williams: The Songwriter and Performer
More on Hank Williams.
More on Hank Williams.
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- EPISODE 107
Bonus: Elvis: The Hillbilly Cat
More on Elvis and rockabilly.
More on Elvis and rockabilly.
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- EPISODE 108
Bonus: Patsy Cline: Tough Edges, Big Heart
More on Patsy Cline.
More on Patsy Cline.
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- EPISODE 109
Bonus: Johnny Cash: Poet and Performer
More on Johnny Cash.
More on Johnny Cash.
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- EPISODE 110
Bonus: Loretta Lynn on Songwriting
More on Loretta Lynn.
More on Loretta Lynn.
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- EPISODE 111
Bonus: The Artistry of Merle Haggard
More on Merle Haggard.
More on Merle Haggard.
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- EPISODE 112
Bonus: Dolly Parton: The Songwriter and Celebrity
More on Dolly Parton.
More on Dolly Parton.
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- EPISODE 113
Bonus: Hank Williams, Jr.: On His Own
More on Hank Williams, Jr.
More on Hank Williams, Jr.
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- EPISODE 114
Bonus: Johnny Cash: His Legacy
More on Johnny Cash: his sense of humor and American Recordings.
More on Johnny Cash: his sense of humor and American Recordings.
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- EPISODE 115
Country Music Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes at Florentine Films.
Behind the Scenes at Florentine Films.