Marty Stuart on the Mystery of Songwriting
About the Episode
The divine inspiration behind the songs of the “Hillbilly Shakespeare:” Hank Williams. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.
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Loretta Lynn & Merle Haggard on “Today I Started Loving You"
Various artists discuss “Today I Started Loving You Again."1:52 -
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Alice Randall, Holly Williams, and Dolly Parton discuss “Jolene.”1:21 -
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Tony Brown & Rodney Crowell on “Til I Gain Control Again”
Tony Brown & Rodney Crowell discuss “Til I Gain Control Again”1:42 -
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Mel Tillis & John McEuen on “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”
Mel Tillis & John McEuen discuss “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”0:50 -
Wynton Marsalis Discusses Black Country Musicians
Black musicians were welcomed into country music before they were accepted by whites.0:30 -
Episode 4 Preview | “I Can’t Stop Loving You”
Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.0:30 -
Episode 3 Preview | “The Hillbilly Shakespeare”
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.0:30
