Garth Brooks Takes the World by Storm
About the Episode
Garth Brooks revolutionized country music performances with his energetic, rock-inspired concerts. His approach took the world by storm, and country music to new heights of popularity. The tremendous success of Brooks’s “Friends in Low Places” would make his second album the first country album to reach 5 million in sales.
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Extras
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Broadcast Version
Beginning Sunday, Sept 15th at 8pm ET, watch the broadcast version of Country Music. -
Spanish Version
Beginning Sunday, Sept 15th at 8pm ET, watch the Spanish version of Country Music. -
The Carter Scratch, Travis Picking, Doc Watson
Randy Scruggs exhibits the playing styles of Maybelle Carter, Merle Travis and Doc Watson.3:17 -
"He Stopped Loving Her Today:" The Story Behind the Song
The songwriters, producer, and fans discuss this classic song's genesis and significance.15:14 -
Les Leverett: Opry Photographer
Les Leverett was the official staff photographer for The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.18:37 -
The Song Into Outer Space
Interviewees pick they would send into outer space to represent country music.33:23 -
Trailer | PBS Previews: Country Music
Meet the filmmakers and go behind the scenes of Country Music, coming to PBS this fall.0:30 -
A Family Business
Explore the influence of the Carter Cash family and the theme of family in country music.4:53 -
Why Country Music
The filmmakers discuss the origins of their latest project and what they've learned.4:29 -
Country Places
Explore the origins of the Grand Ole Opry, the Nashville and Bakersfield Sound and more.5:01
