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Another Country with Ricky Ross

Music: Country: Experimental & New

Ricky Ross enters the landscape of Americana and alternative country

Ricky Ross enters the musical landscape of Americana and alternative country. Featuring new and classic tracks, with Ricky taking a closer look at the stories behind the songs

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Another Country with Ricky Ross: The Life and Legacy of Hank Williams

The Life and Legacy of Hank Williams

13/09/2013

BBC Radio Scotland - Another Country with Ricky Ross, The Life and Legacy of Hank Williams

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Hank Williams.

Country and Americana artists talk about the legacy of Hank Williams and why he is still relevant, plus Ricky presents an audio timeline of his short life.

An audio timeline through the short life of Hank Williams who was born exactly 90 years ago.

Country and Americana artists talk about his legacy and why he's still relevant today. Featuring contributions from Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Willie Nelson, Duane Eddy, The Mavericks, Gretchen Peters, Darrell Scott, The Cowboy Junkies, Aoife O' Donovan and Glasgow band Woodenbox.

Ricky Ross looks at why "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is one of the most powerful and covered songs of all time. Featuring an exclusive re-working of the track, in session, by New York singer-songwriter Tift Merritt.

Hank Williams died at the age of 29. During his lifetime he recorded 129 songs but left a legacy of over 700.

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