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Country Music by Ken Burns

Series 1

The Sons and Daughters of America (1964-1968)

Duration: 51 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for 9 months

How country music reflected a changing America. Loretta Lynn spoke to women everywhere, Merle Haggard became the 'Poet of the Common Man' and audiences looked beyond race to embrace Charley Pride. Show more

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