Friends and admirers share memories of "the Cline," her tough-as-nails, fun-loving exterior, and her generosity and kindness.

Featured artists marvel at the deceptively simple artistry and genius of Johnny Cash.

Don Maddox, Jean Sheppard, and Marty Stuart swap stories about the Maddox Brothers and Rose.

Mel Tillis talks about the his struggles as a young boy with a stutter and how he dealt with it by singing.

Featured artists discuss the genius and singularity of Hank Williams's songwriting and recall memories of the honky-tonker's unique performance style.

John McEuen discusses Earl Scruggs' innovations on the banjo. McEuen demonstrates different styles that take us from the melodies of the 1800s to the Bluegrass of today.

Brenda Lee reminisces the songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and about the writing of the Bryant's 1967 hit "Rocky Top."

The late Ralph Stanley plays a banjo tune and describes his playing technique.

Take a behind the scenes look at the making of Country Music and the filmmaking process.

Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to the country music and American culture.

Betty Johnson discusses growing up in a family band of six, performing in live radio shows and more.

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.

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.

See how the bluegrass sound spreads in post-war America, and meet honky-tonk star Hank Williams, whose songs of surprising emotional depth are derived from his troubled and tragically short life.

Watch as Nashville becomes the heart of the country music industry. The genre grows in popularity during the Great Depression and World War II as America falls in love with singing cowboys, Texas Swing and the Grand Ole Opry’s Roy Acuff.

Travel to Memphis, where Sun Studios artists Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley usher in the era of rockabilly. Ray Charles crosses America’s racial divide by recording a country album. Patsy Cline shows off Music City’s smooth new Nashville Sound.

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.

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.

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.

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.