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The Music We Call Country

Trace the origins of one of America's most emblematic musical traditions in this immersive documentary. It examines the people, moments, and technologies that gave rise to the genre's first superstars—Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family. Observe the era-defining field recordings of the early 1900s and the innovations that captured the raw, heartfelt textures of a nascent musical movement. Meet the trailblazing artists whose enduring gifts permanently reshaped the panorama of music history. Through rare archival imagery and intimate conversations, uncover the stories and sounds that continue to echo across generations. Don't miss this compelling voyage into country music's profound legacy and its enduring influence on the world.

Director(s)

Greg Gross

Cast & Crew

Eugene Wolf

Eugene Wolf

Narrator

April Taylor Barnes

April Taylor Barnes

Self

Benjamin Bateson

Benjamin Bateson

Self

Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins

Self

Rita Forrester

Rita Forrester

Self

Bill Hartley

Bill Hartley

Self

Ted Olson

Ted Olson

Self

Jonathan Romeo

Jonathan Romeo

Self

Fred Testa

Fred Testa

Self

Tim White

Tim White

Self

Greg Gross

Greg Gross

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Details

GenresDocumentary, Music, History
Runtime59 mins
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America

All Trailers

The Music We Call Country | Official Trailer: The Untold Story of Country Music’s Origins