Loretta Lynn – one of the performers featured in Ken Burns’ County Music Special
Explore the history of country music from its deep roots in ballads, hymns and blues, to its mainstream popularity. Meet unforgettable characters and storytellers and learn how this uniquely American art form evolved over the course of the twentieth century in the new Ken Burns film.
Country Music premieres in 8 parts over two weeks, Sunday-Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, September 15-25.
https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/country-music/
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Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
Join celebrated musicians for Country Music: Live at the Ryman, A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns. Hosted by Burns and featuring performances and appearances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam and more. Full Length – 114 minutes, 41seconds