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Get a sneak peek at Ken Burns's new sweeping series on the history of country music – from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity – and meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it “America’s Music.” Premieres Fall 2019. #CountryMusicPBS

Preview Length 02:00 Premiere: 09/15/19

Recent Episodes

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

S1 E8 Length 1:55:40 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)

S1 E7 Length 2:21:01 Premiere Date 09/22/19

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)

S1 E6 Length 1:52:54 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)

S1 E5 Length 1:54:08 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)

S1 E4 Length 1:50:52 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)

S1 E3 Length 1:53:14 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Clips & Previews

The Stories on Marty Stuart's Mandolin

Clip Length 01:56 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Johnny Cash's Legacy and Impact

Clip Length 05:19 Premiere Date 09/22/19

How Jimmie Rodgers Pulled Marty Stuart Back to the Source

Clip Length 01:43 Premiere Date 09/22/19

The Story Behind the Hit Country Song "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Clip Length 15:14 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Johnny Cash's Faith

Clip Length 11:57 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis

Clip Length 04:18 Premiere Date 09/22/19

How “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” Was Written

Clip Length 02:59 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Session Musicians: Being on Music Row's A Team

Clip Length 10:07 Premiere Date 09/22/19

The Artistry of Merle Haggard

Clip Length 03:45 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Elvis: The Hillbilly Cat

Clip Length 08:01 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Patsy Cline: Tough Edges, Big Heart

Clip Length 08:45 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Mel Tillis: Learning to Talk Through Singing

Clip Length 03:34 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Country Stars on the Artistry of Johnny Cash

Clip Length 12:05 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Season Episodes

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

S1 E8 Length 1:55:40 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)

S1 E7 Length 2:21:01 Premiere Date 09/22/19

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)

S1 E6 Length 1:52:54 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)

S1 E5 Length 1:54:08 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)

S1 E4 Length 1:50:52 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)

S1 E3 Length 1:53:14 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)

S1 E2 Length 1:52:48 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)

S1 E1 Length 1:51:29 Premiere Date 09/15/19

The Stories on Marty Stuart's Mandolin

Clip Length 01:56 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Johnny Cash's Legacy and Impact

Clip Length 05:19 Premiere Date 09/22/19

How Jimmie Rodgers Pulled Marty Stuart Back to the Source

Clip Length 01:43 Premiere Date 09/22/19

The Story Behind the Hit Country Song "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Clip Length 15:14 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Johnny Cash's Faith

Clip Length 11:57 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis

Clip Length 04:18 Premiere Date 09/22/19

How “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” Was Written

Clip Length 02:59 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Session Musicians: Being on Music Row's A Team

Clip Length 10:07 Premiere Date 09/22/19

The Artistry of Merle Haggard

Clip Length 03:45 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Elvis: The Hillbilly Cat

Clip Length 08:01 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Patsy Cline: Tough Edges, Big Heart

Clip Length 08:45 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Mel Tillis: Learning to Talk Through Singing

Clip Length 03:34 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Country Stars on the Artistry of Johnny Cash

Clip Length 12:05 Premiere Date 09/15/19

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