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.
1. The Rub (Beginnings - 1933)
Aired: Sep 15, 2019After centuries of percolating in America's immigrant and racial mix, particu...
Aired: Sep 16, 2019During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrives and reach...
3. The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 - 1953)
Aired: Sep 17, 2019Country music adapts to the cultural changes of post-war society. Bill Monroe...
4. I Can't Stop Loving You (1953 - 1963)
Aired: Sep 18, 2019In Memphis, the confluence of blues and hillbilly music at Sun Studios gives ...
5. The Sons and Daughters of America (1964 - 1968)
Aired: Sep 22, 2019Country music artists like Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and Charley Pride refl...
6. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 - 1972)
Aired: Sep 23, 2019Country music draws artists to Nashville, Tennessee as the war in Vietnam rag...
7. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983)
Aired: Sep 24, 2019The 1970s to early 80s are a vibrant time in country, with Dolly Parton findi...
8. Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984 - 1996)
Aired: Sep 25, 2019Neotraditional country artists such as George Strait, Randy Travis, Reba McEn...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, Music
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