Like the music itself, Ken Burns’s new documentary COUNTRY MUSIC tells unforgettable stories shared by everyday people. Stories of struggle, hardship, joy and triumph that unite us as Americans. Bank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane sat down with Burns to discuss the making of COUNTRY MUSIC and how everyone, both fans and those new to the genre, can relate to this uniquely American art form.
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Ken Burns shares how COUNTRY MUSIC tells the story of America
“Too often we feel divided, but this is an inclusive story…It’s American history firing on all cylinders” says filmmaker Ken Burns talking about the history of country music.