Country music's golden age shines bright during the Great Depression and World War II, as cowboy troubadours like Gene Autry, the king of Texas Swing Bob Wills, and smooth-voiced Roy Acuff dominate the airwaves, spreading their unique sound far and wide.
1. The Rub (Beginnings - 1933)
Aired: Sep 15, 2019Next episode, the sounds of "hillbilly music" take center stage in America, p...
Aired: Sep 16, 2019Country music's golden age shines bright during the Great Depression and Worl...
3. The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 - 1953)
Aired: Sep 17, 2019The country music scene evolves in response to post-war society, with the eme...
4. I Can't Stop Loving You (1953 - 1963)
Aired: Sep 18, 2019The fusion of blues and hillbilly sounds at Sun Studios in Memphis marked the...
5. The Sons and Daughters of America (1964 - 1968)
Aired: Sep 22, 2019The 1960s country music scene is dominated by trailblazers Loretta Lynn, Merl...
6. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 - 1972)
Aired: Sep 23, 2019The Vietnam War's escalation turns Nashville into a hub for country music, at...
7. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983)
Aired: Sep 24, 2019The country music scene of the 1970s to early 80s is marked by mainstream suc...
8. Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984 - 1996)
Aired: Sep 25, 2019In the world of country music, authentic artists like George Strait, Randy Tr...
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Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, Music
