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"He Stopped Loving Her Today:" The Story Behind the Song

The songwriters, producer, and fans discuss the genesis and significance of George Jones's hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," which many consider country music's number one song of all time.
Clip Season 1 Episode 7 Length 15:14 Premiere: 09/22/19

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Season 1 Country Music | Broadcast Version Episodes

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)
S1 E8 Length 1:54:03 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” (1973 – 1983)
S1 E7 Length 2:19:24 Premiere Date 09/22/19

"Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” (1968 – 1972)
S1 E6 Length 1:51:17 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“The Sons and Daughters of America” (1964 – 1968)
S1 E5 Length 1:54:09 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” (1953 – 1963)
S1 E4 Length 1:50:53 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
S1 E3 Length 1:53:15 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
S1 E2 Length 1:52:49 Premiere Date 09/15/19

“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
S1 E1 Length 1:51:29 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Episode 7 Preview | "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/24/19

"He Stopped Loving Her Today:" The Story Behind the Song
Clip Length 15:14 Premiere Date 09/22/19

Johnny Cash: Following the Gospel
Clip Length 11:57 Premiere Date 09/22/19

A Look Ahead
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Rosanne Cash Reflects on ‘I Walk the Line’
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Marty Stuart on Country's 'Mother Church'
Preview Length 01:00 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Charlie Daniels Meets Itzhak Perlman
Clip Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

Trailer | Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/08/19

Why Country Music
Clip Length 04:29 Premiere Date 07/16/19

The Tradition Continues | PBS Previews: Country Music
Clip Length 02:40 Premiere Date 07/13/19

A Family Business
Clip Length 04:53 Premiere Date 07/13/19

Making the Film | PBS Previews: Country Music
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Loretta Lynn Describes Her Songwriting Philosophy
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