Country Music

Acclaimed director Ken Burns ('The Vietnam War') traces the history of country music and its evolution throughout the 20th century, from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity. Meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it "America's Music".

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S1 E1: The Rub (Beginnings - 1933)

51分钟

Director Ken Burns traces the history of country music and its evolution throughout the 20th century. In this first episode, the careers of country music's first big stars: the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.