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Country Music

“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
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New country artists like Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride reflect a changing America.

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
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Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
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Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.

“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
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So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.

“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
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Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.

“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
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Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
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Visit Memphis during the era of rockabilly, and see how Patsy Cline rises to stardom.

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