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The First Major Mexican-American Country Music Star

Johnny Rodriguez grew up in South Texas, 90 miles from the Mexican border. He loved mariachi and was drawn to the country music songs of Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Merle Haggard. Singing in English and Spanish, Rodriguez would have 15 consecutive Top 10 hits and become the first Mexican-American to be a major country music star.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 7 Length 02:43 Premiere: 09/15/19

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Season 1 Country Music | Broadcast Version 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

Episode 7 Preview | "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/24/19

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

The First Major Mexican-American Country Music Star
Clip Length 02:43 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Extended Trailer
Preview Length 02:00 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Official Trailer #2
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Inside Look | The Places that Originated the Country Sound
Clip Length 05:01 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Behind the Scenes | How We Made Country Music
Clip Length 13:02 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Behind the Scenes | Why Ken Burns Explored Country Music
Clip Length 04:29 Premiere Date 07/16/19

Inside Look | Exploring Influence and Tradition within Country Music
Clip Length 02:40 Premiere Date 07/13/19

Inside Look | Exploring the Carter Cash Family Business
Clip Length 04:53 Premiere Date 07/13/19

Inside Look | Making 'Country Music' Come to Life
Clip Length 07:03 Premiere Date 07/13/19

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