Kenny Rogers discusses his hit single, “The Gambler,” in an outtake from Ken Burns’s series, “Country Music.”

Explore the songs, stories and stars and history of a uniquely American art form in the new Ken Burns film, Country Music. Meet unforgettable characters and storytellers and learn how country evolved over the course of the twentieth century. Tune in or stream Sunday, September 15 at 8/7c. Only on PBS.

Johnny Rodriguez grew up in South Texas, 90 miles from the Mexican border. He loved mariachi and was drawn to the country music songs of Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Merle Haggard. Singing in English and Spanish, Rodriguez would have 15 consecutive Top 10 hits and become the first Mexican-American to be a major country music star.

Dwight Yoakam released “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.” in 1986, bringing a rock and roll swagger and hard-hitting style back to country music. At a time when Nashville record labels were embarrassed by the term “hillbilly” music, Yoakam embraced it. He said he was proud of his hillbilly roots and the music’s legacy. The album would sell two million copies.

Naomi Judd was a divorced mother of two strong-willed daughters when she decided to move back home to Kentucky in 1976. Living was simple and isolated, and 12-year-old Wynonna was soon bored out of her mind. After Naomi handed her a guitar, they began harmonizing together. The music duo quickly learned that, even though they couldn’t always talk to each other, they could sing together.

Garth Brooks revolutionized country music performances with his energetic, rock-inspired concerts. His approach took the world by storm, and country music to new heights of popularity. The tremendous success of Brooks’s “Friends in Low Places” would make his second album the first country album to reach 5 million in sales.

Hear Country Music’s featured artists and filmmakers dive deeper into the different sounds of country, from the sounds coming from Texas to Nashville and Bakersfield, California. Explore the unique insurance company origins and expansion of the Grand Ole Opry and more.

Learn about the influence of the Carter Cash family, the theme of family that runs throughout country and the unique relationship between country artists and its fans.

The filmmakers discuss the origins of their latest project, what they’ve learned making the series, and how the history of country music really showcases another way to understand the complexities of 20th Century United States.

Join celebrated musicians for a concert celebrating the film by Ken Burns. Hosted by Burns and featuring performances and appearances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam and more. Tune in and stream to this concert special Sept. 8 at 8/7c.

Ken Burns discusses My Country Song.

Dolly Parton explains the wide appeal of her favorite kind of music. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – Coming to PBS September 15th 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Coal miner’s daughter Loretta Lynn describes her songwriting philosophy. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Musician Marty Stuart explains how the “Grand Ole Opry” became the heart of Nashville. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

This September, Ken Burns tells the story of Country Music. Now, catch a special preview of this exciting series. Meet the filmmakers, go behind the scenes, and enjoy exclusive clips from the films.

Black musicians were welcomed into country music before they were accepted by white society. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Explore the history of country music from its deep roots in ballads, hymns and blues, to its mainstream popularity. Meet unforgettable characters and storytellers and learn how this uniquely American art form evolved over the course of the twentieth century in the new Ken Burns film, Country Music. Tune in or stream Sunday, September 15 at 8/7c. Only on PBS.

What’s next for director Ken Burns? Country Music is coming September 15 to PBS. #CountryMusicPBS.

Get a sneak peek at Ken Burns’s new sweeping series on the history of country music – from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its mainstream popularity – and meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it “America’s Music.” Premieres Fall 2019. #CountryMusicPBS

Rhiannon Giddens explores the compelling stories and powerful women of 1990s country music. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Rosanne Cash tells the story of one of her father’s biggest hit songs. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Songwriter Jeannie Seely talks about how the way women were represented in country songs was changing. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

The divine inspiration behind the songs of the “Hillbilly Shakespeare:” Hank Williams. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.

Country legend Patsy Cline takes young singing sensation Brenda Lee under her wing. Just one of the stories in Country Music, the sweeping new series from filmmaker Ken Burns – coming to PBS September 15th at 8/7c. #CountryMusicPBS.