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“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis

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.
Clip Season 1 Episode 6 Length 04:18 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 6 Preview | “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/23/19

“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis
Clip Length 04:18 Premiere Date 09/22/19

“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”
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A Look Ahead
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

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

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Clip Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/15/19

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Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 09/08/19

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A Family Business
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Loretta Lynn Describes Her Songwriting Philosophy
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