Country Music: Season 1

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PBS | Season Premiere Date: September 15, 2019

Summary: The eight-part, 16-hour documentary written and produced by Dayton Duncan and directed by Ken Burns traces the origins of country music and its evolution with stories about such artists as Gene Autry, Garth Brooks, the Carter family, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, JimmieThe eight-part, 16-hour documentary written and produced by Dayton Duncan and directed by Ken Burns traces the origins of country music and its evolution with stories about such artists as Gene Autry, Garth Brooks, the Carter family, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Rogers, and Bob Wills. … Expand

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary, Music

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Sep 16, 2019

Enthralling. ... Burns' typically masterful assembly of photography, music and personal commentary is matched by Dayton Duncan's lyrical script (read by Peter Coyote). [16-29 Sep 2019, p.24]

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 13, 2019

Whatever your thoughts about country music, expect to be immensely entertained, educated and even edified throughout this master course in pickin’, grinnin’ -- and so very much more. Read full review

Bruce Miller

Sep 9, 2019

Ken Burns’ stellar documentary. ... “Country Music” isn’t definitive, but it comes pretty darn close, particularly when it uses those unforgettable songs as evidence. ... Absorbing every step of the way, “Country Music” is like a class reunion you don’t want to leave. You learn something about the people you thought you knew and you come to appreciate them for the faults you never thought you could excuse. Read full review

Jon Caramanica

Sep 12, 2019

“Country Music” moves with the signature even-keel tempo of other Burns documentaries, which makes the handful of disruptive moments — some lighthearted, some sad — all the more striking. ... “Country Music” makes it plain that the story of the genre is merely a pocket version of the story of the American musical experiment writ large. Read full review

James Sullivan

Sep 12, 2019

A robust aural portrait of the origins and various detours of the music itself. ... Whether your idea of country music is “Redneck Woman” or “Stand by Your Man,” this latest achievement from Ken Burns and company will cut through. Read full review

IndieWire Steve Greene

Sep 13, 2019

For its running time, Burns effectively steers this wagon across country music’s diverging timelines. It’s only in retrospect that “Country Music” raises questions beyond the answers its historical sweep can offer. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Sep 11, 2019

It did its homework and respects the subject matter; it’s a true archival feat. But its overwhelmingly nostalgic lens may ultimately make the series more for preexisting country fans than curious newcomers wanting to understand its history and appeal. For as much time as “Country Music” has to tie these threads together, it leaves an awful lot of unstitched material on the table. Read full review

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Sep 21, 2019

How is this not a perfect 10 with anyone who watches it? If you do not like country music don't watch it and you have no right to write a review. Perfectly edited documentary by probably the best as Ken Burns and company does this type like no one else. And Peter Coyote narration adds theHow is this not a perfect 10 with anyone who watches it? If you do not like country music don't watch it and you have no right to write a review. Perfectly edited documentary by probably the best as Ken Burns and company does this type like no one else. And Peter Coyote narration adds the perfect touch. I started watching thinking I would skim through it and found myself immediately enthralled.… Expand

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  Air Date: September 15, 2019
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