Description
This 60-minute video documentary will explore the world of country music songwriting, presenting a culturally inclusive and historically informed portrait of a quintessentially American musical form. Surveying the development of country music from the pre-World War II era, through the emergence of Nashville as a songwriting and publishing center, to the contemporary, highly competitive environment, the program will work to dispel stereotypes, considering the many musical tradtions and regions of the country that have contributed to country music.