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In episode 4 of Country Music, travel to Memphis, where Sun Studios artists Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley usher in the era of rockabilly. Ray Charles crosses America’s racial divide by recording a country album. Patsy Cline shows off Music City’s smooth new Nashville Sound.

In episode 3 of Country Music, see how the bluegrass sound spreads in post-war America, and meet honky-tonk star Hank Williams, whose songs of surprising emotional depth are derived from his troubled and tragically short life.

In Episode 2 of Country Music, watch as Nashville becomes the heart of the country music industry. The genre grows in popularity during the Great Depression and World War II as America falls in love with singing cowboys, Texas Swing and the Grand Ole Opry’s Roy Acuff.

In Episode 1 of Country Music, see how what was first called “hillbilly music” reaches new audiences through phonographs and radio, and launches the careers of country music’s first big stars, the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.

It’s an exciting time at the newly christened VPM, Virginia’s home for Public Media. This fall and winter, VPM will roll out five brand-new television series and shows, some with planned national distribution.

Experience the unique personalities and organizations that comprise Central Virginia’s art scene. In its premiere season, “The Art Scene” offers an inside look at some of the region’s most interesting theatres, galleries, studios, and arts education groups.

In this episode of Flying Squirrels Insider, Jake mediates the "Roommate Game" with Squirrels roommates Caleb Baragar and Garrett Williams (somewhat like the Newlywed Game) to see how ell they know each other. Squirrels Science breaks down the concept of WAR or the "Wins above replacement" statistic.

From The Art Assignment - Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world?

Watch a special preview of this exciting series. Meet the filmmakers, go behind the scenes, and enjoy exclusive clips from the films.

Join celebrated musicians for Country Music: Live at the Ryman , A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns. Hosted by Burns and featuring performances and appearances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam and more.