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Episode 5 Preview | "The Sons and Daughters of America"

New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.

Aired 09/22/2019 | Rating TV-14

FromKen Burns

Country Music

Episode 5 Preview | "The Sons and Daughters of America"

Preview: Episode 5 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.

See how country music reflects a changing America, with Loretta Lynn speaking to women everywhere, Merle Haggard becoming “The Poet of the Common Man” and audiences looking beyond race to embrace Charley Pride.

Aired 09/22/2019 | Rating TV-14

FromKen Burns

Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville...

The Artistry of Merle Haggard

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The late Merle Haggard discusses his songwriting and other artists discuss his impact. (3m 45s)

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Music row musicians discuss their days as members of the fabled ”A Team.” (10m 7s)

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Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville...

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