There are dozens of key players in Ken Burns’ sprawling eight-episode, 16-hour documentary, Country Music . Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, Hank Williams, Emmylou Harris and Johnny Cash are just a few of the individuals whose stories and influences are weaved throughout the entire program. But there’s another player with a unique story that shows up in every episode as well: the State of Tennessee.
From Ralph Peer’s recording sessions in Bristol, Tennessee ,...
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