Previews + Extras
Episode 6 Preview | “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
S1 E6 - 30s
Learn how country music responds to a nation divided by the Vietnam War, as Army captain turned songwriter Kris Kristofferson sets a new lyrical standard, and artists like Bob Dylan and the Byrds find a recording home in Nashville.
“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis
S1 E6 - 4m 18s
Mel Tillis tells the true story behind his hit song and all its famous covers. Kenny Rogers and Alice Randall share their thoughts around anti-war songs in country music.
“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”
S1 E6 - 2m 59s
Tom T. Hall tells the story of how he came to write his famous song and record producer Jerry Kennedy shares how others reacted to it.
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