Music documentary series directed by Ken Burns. A chronological look at country music over the years, from its beginnings in the American South to its growing popularity following the Great Depression and the rise of stars such as Roy Acuff and Hank Williams. The series features input from many stars of the genre, including Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Garth Brooks and Marty Stuart. The episodes are: 'The Rub (Beginnings - 1933)', 'Hard Times (1933-1945)', 'The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953)', 'I Can't Stop Loving You (1953-1963)', 'The Sons and Daughters of America (1964-1968)', 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968-1972)', 'Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973-1983)' and 'Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984-1996)'.
Cinematographer: Buddy Squires
Narrator: Peter Coyote
Subject: Roy Acuff
Producer: Julie Dunfey
Subject: Garth Brooks
Subject: Charley Pride
Subject: Hank Williams
Director: Ken Burns
Producer: Ken Burns
Subject: Dolly Parton
Producer: Dayton Duncan
Subject: Marty Stuart