Janis Martin was a teenage rockabilly sensation from Southside, Virginia. Her music was influenced by African American culture, particularly R&B singer Ruth Brown.
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There’s a vibrant scene in the sprawling campgrounds at the Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Virginia, where musicians play, dance and celebrate until dawn. -
VPM begins its series on country music in Virginia by going back nearly a century to the Bristol recording sessions that helped launch the Carter Family's and Jimmie Rodgers' careers.
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Watch a special preview of this exciting series. Meet the filmmakers, go behind the scenes, and enjoy exclusive clips from the films.
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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.
