Country Music
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2019
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Sep 11, 2019
    60
    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.

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#41 Best TV Season of 2019

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. moviebuffers
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    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 aHow 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.… Full Review »
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