Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns DVD & Blu-ray

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Ken Burns’s eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, COUNTRY MUSIC, chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it. The film follows the evolution of country music from its diverse and humble origins as it emerged, by the end of the twentieth century, into a worldwide phenomenon.
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Ken Burns’s eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, COUNTRY MUSIC, chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it. The film follows the evolution of country music from its diverse and humble origins as it emerged, by the end of the twentieth century, into a worldwide phenomenon.

Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns

Ken Burns' eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, COUNTRY MUSIC, chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it. More than eight years in the making, the film follows the evolution of country music from its diverse and humble origins as it emerged, by the end of the twentieth century, into a worldwide phenomenon. Filled with memorable musical moments, interviews with more than 80 country music artists, and evocative footage and photographs - many never seen before - it weaves an unforgettable story that is both intimate and sweeping. No one has told the story this way before.

Producer: Dayton Duncan, Julie Dunfey, Ken Burns
Executive Producer: Ken Burns
Production Company: WETA; Florentine Films
Production Year: 2019
Rating: TV-14
Director: Ken Burns
Narrator: Peter Coyote
Writers: Dayton Duncan
Number of Discs: 8
Length: 960 minutes
Subtitled: Y
Subtitle Languages: Spanish;English (SDH)
Language Track: Spanish;English
DVI: Y
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

55 Reviews
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Ronald
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5.0 star rating
05/17/23
Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns
Review by Ronald on 05/17/23 review stating Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns
Great set.
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Earl
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5.0 star rating
05/04/23
one of burns best
Review by Earl on 05/04/23 review stating one of burns best
one of burns best
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Charles
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5.0 star rating
05/02/23
Typical great Ken Burns stuff.
Review by Charles on 05/02/23 review stating Typical great Ken Burns stuff.
Typical great Ken Burns stuff. Really enjoyed this
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Ray
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5.0 star rating
04/12/23
Country music
Review by Ray on 04/12/23 review stating Country music
It is very informative and helpful about the way it was founded!! I love the documentary and hope for more information!!
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Rebecca
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5.0 star rating
02/20/23
Excellent!!
Review by Rebecca on 02/20/23 review stating Excellent!!
Excellent!!
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Sherry
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5.0 star rating
01/31/23
Remarkable snapshot of Americana
Review by Sherry on 01/31/23 review stating Remarkable snapshot of Americana
Brilliant as all things Ken Burns
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Melanie
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5.0 star rating
01/28/23
Country Music
Review by Melanie on 01/28/23 review stating Country Music
This deserves 10 stars!!! Mr. Ken Burns et. al. ALWAYS do an exemplary job. I haven't been a Country music fan, this swayed me a bit!! Thank you PBS for your support of Ken Burns.
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PAUL
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5.0 star rating
01/06/23
Country Music
Review by PAUL on 01/06/23 review stating Country Music
Classical music stations should realize country, blue grass jazz and boogie woogie have masterpieces just as good or better than some of the works of long dead European composers...along with virtuoso artists.
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Ann
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5.0 star rating
01/06/23
Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns DVD
Review by Ann on 01/06/23 review stating Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns DVD
Ken Burns is an excellent storyteller who continues to create interesting documentaries, with a narrative full of interesting facts, photos, interviews, and musical clips with meticulous detail. This Country Music Film instills an appreciation for the development of country music and its many contributing characters in this genre and should be interesting to non-country music fans as well.
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Roddy
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5.0 star rating
12/16/22
Perfect
Review by Roddy on 12/16/22 review stating Perfect
Perfect
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Mary
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5.0 star rating
11/16/22
Ken Burns always enjoyable.
Review by Mary on 11/16/22 review stating Ken Burns always enjoyable.
Loved this when I saw it on PBS. So well done. Now I can watch when ever I want.
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TRON
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5.0 star rating
10/10/22
Country Music National Parks.
Review by TRON on 10/10/22 review stating Country Music National Parks.
Excellent !!
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Stan
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5.0 star rating
09/21/22
Ken Burns does not disappoint!
Review by Stan on 09/21/22 review stating Ken Burns does not disappoint!
Ken Burns never disappoints. My wife and I watched all 8 episodes and wanted more. We have been humming the heartfelt melodies since finishing the programs. I have one caveat. It is quite a distance from the Carter family, Hank Williams, Johnnie Cash and others to Garth Brooks floating over the stadium on a harness. A theme in the last two episodes was that country music had to change and evolve. This was not a positive change for country music. Watch the series and see the comparison.
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Peter T.
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08/26/22
Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns
Review by Peter T. on 08/26/22 review stating Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns
My dad gave me a love of country music. I almost felt like he was watching with me. Thank you, Ken Burns, for another great film.
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Kristine
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5.0 star rating
08/26/22
Loved the music selection. I
Review by Kristine on 08/26/22 review stating Loved the music selection. I
Loved the music selection. I enjoy it daily.
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Marilyn
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5.0 star rating
08/12/22
It was a marvelous historical
Review by Marilyn on 08/12/22 review stating It was a marvelous historical
It was a marvelous historical experience.
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Juanita
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5.0 star rating
07/28/22
Thoroughly captivating
Review by Juanita on 07/28/22 review stating Thoroughly captivating
I recorded this series from satellite tv. When I stopped my subscription and switched to cable, I lost the recording. This documents the history of country music in a way that will have you watching again and again (as I have)!
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Debra
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5.0 star rating
06/18/22
Another great documentary by Ken Burns
Review by Debra on 06/18/22 review stating Another great documentary by Ken Burns
Every hour was fascinating. Thank you Ken and crew!!
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Jane
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5.0 star rating
06/09/22
Loved it!
Review by Jane on 06/09/22 review stating Loved it!
I was not a big Country fan, but with this history, but having learned this background, I have learned to appreciate it. Its truly American music, created by artists who started small and grew. Loved the stories of Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Marty Stuart, Elvis, Patsy Cline, etc. Growing up, my aunt used to yell Howdee!! when someone was at the door. Now I know she was mimicking Minnie Pearl.
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Georganne
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5.0 star rating
05/31/22
Best documentary on country music
Review by Georganne on 05/31/22 review stating Best documentary on country music
Best documentary on country music ever made!!! Ken Burns is the best!!!

"Ken Burns’ documentary Country Music (PBS Distribution), which is releasing on DVD and Blu-ray to coincide with its TV airing, chronicles the history of the uniquely American art form from its humble roots in Southern balladry, church hymns, minstrel music and Delta blues, to its present role as a commercial juggernaut. Assembled in its entirety onto eight discs, the collection includes more than three hours of bonus material not included in its original telecast." - Parade


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LOVED!!!
Review by Mindy review stating LOVED!!!
I cannot explain how amazing this documentary was. Im 40 years old and i grew up with Country music. This brought back so many wonderful memories and i learned SO much. This is going to be a MUST HAVE purchase for sure!!!
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Gordon reviewed Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns DVD & Blu-ray
5 star rating
I would buy this product again
Review by Gordon review stating I would buy this product again
Im 80 years young and have been involved in music all my life. This Ken Burns special was special for me and my wife and we listened for an hour a night so that we could review and rehash the music, the artists and the special way it was presented. Im now buying the DVD so that we can enjoy it any time we wish at our leisure. Ken Burns is a very special person who has a grasp on life, in all aspects and situations.
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The Best
Review by Gwen review stating The Best
My 92 year old father watches at least once a week and it brings him so much joy! Best present I have ever given him!

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