Episode 3 Preview | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”
Season 1
Episode 3
About the Episode
See how the bluegrass sound spreads in post-war America, and meet honky-tonk star Hank Williams, whose songs of surprising emotional depth are derived from his troubled and tragically short life.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 30s
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Extras
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Marty Stuart: Back to the Source
Marty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had listening to Jimmie Rodgers.1:43 -
Johnny Cash: His Legacy
Friends and family discuss Johnny Cash's return to simple songwriting and record-making.5:19 -
Johnny Cash: Following the Gospel
Rosanne Cash and John Carter Cash and the Oak Ridge Boys discuss Johnny Cash's faith.11:57 -
The Artistry of Merle Haggard
The late Merle Haggard discusses his songwriting and other artists discuss his impact.3:45 -
“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”
Tom T. Hall tells the story of how he came to write his famous song.2:59 -
Ralph Stanley: The First Song Mother Taught Me
The late Ralph Stanley plays a banjo tune and describes his playing technique.3:13 -
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken:” Country Music’s Anthem
Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to Americans.3:26 -
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The Tradition Continues | PBS Previews: Country Music
Behind the Scenes | Country is affecting and being affected by other styles of music.2:40
