Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”

Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

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Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare” Country Music

Premiered September 17, 2019

Spanish Version | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”

Las estrellas del country de EE. UU. luego de la guerra, incluido Hank Williams, cuyas canciones están inspiradas en su corta y trágica vida.

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Spanish Version | “Hard Times”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Spanish Version | “Hard Times”

Spanish Version | “The Rub”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Spanish Version | “The Rub”

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996): asset-mezzanine-16x9

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“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983): asset-mezzanine-16x9

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“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972): asset-mezzanine-16x9

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"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)

“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968): asset-mezzanine-16x9

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“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)

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Charlie Daniels discovers that country and classical are closer cousins than he imagined.

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Charlie Daniels Meets Itzhak Perlman

Take a behind the scenes look at the making of Country Music.

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Country Music: Behind the Scenes

Explore the origins of the Grand Ole Opry, the Nashville and Bakersfield Sound and more.

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Country Music

Explore the history of country music – from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity – and meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it “America’s Music.” Directed by Ken Burns.

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