Season 1: Country Music | Broadcast Version
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
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“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
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Spanish Version | “The Rub”
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
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“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
Spanish Version | “Hard Times”
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
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Spanish Version | “Hard Times”
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
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“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
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”
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
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“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
Spanish Version | "I Can’t Stop Loving You”
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.
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Spanish Version | "I Can’t Stop Loving You”
“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
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“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
Spanish Version | "The Sons and Daughters of America"
New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.
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Spanish Version | "The Sons and Daughters of America"
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
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"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
Spanish Version | "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.
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Spanish Version | "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
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“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)
Spanish Version | “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.
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Spanish Version | “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”
“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
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“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
Spanish Version | “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’"
Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.
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