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“Will the Circle Be Unbroken:” Country Music’s Anthem

Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to Americans.

Aired 09/15/2019

FromKen Burns

Country Music

“Will the Circle Be Unbroken:” Country Music’s Anthem

Clip: Episode 2 | 3m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

Featured artists discuss this special song's meaning to Americans.

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

Aired 09/15/2019

FromKen Burns

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Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville...

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Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville...

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