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- Season 1 overviewSep 15-Sep 25, 20199 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. The Rub (Beginnings -- 1933) Sep 15, 2019
- The careers of country music's first big stars -- the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.
- 2. Hard Times (1933-1945) Sep 16, 2019
- Nashville, Tenn., becomes the center of the country music industry as it grows in popularity.
- 3. Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953) Sep 17, 2019
- Country stars of post-war America, including Hank Williams, whose songs are inspired by his life.
- 4. I Can't Stop Loving You (1953-1963) Sep 18, 2019
- A visit to Memphis, Tenn., during the age of rockabilly; Ray Charles; Patsy Cline.
- 5. The Sons and Daughters of America (1964-1968) Sep 22, 2019
- Country music artists like Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
- 6. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968-1972) Sep 23, 2019
- Country music draws artists to Nashville, Tenn., as the war in Vietnam wages on; Kris Kristofferson.
- 7. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973-1983) Sep 24, 2019
- Mainstream crossovers and a new "Outlaw" sound are prevalent in country music from 1973-1983.
- 8. Music Will Get Through (1973-1983) Dec 13, 2019
- Ken Burns traces the history of country music and its evolution throughout the 20th century.
- 9. Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984-1996) Sep 25, 2019
- Country artists work to keep the genre true to its roots; the rise of Garth Brooks.
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