Hard Times (1933-1945)
How Nashville became the heart of the country music industry during the Great Depression and World War II as America fell in love with singing cowboys, Texas swing and the Grand Ole Opry's Roy Acuff.
During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrived and reached bigger audiences. Bob Wills adapted jazz's big band sound to create Texas swing, and Grand Ole Opry singer Roy Acuff became a national star. Despite a divorce between two of its members, the Carter Family carried on, turning out songs that went on to be classics. Nashville slowly became Music City and the centre of the growing country music industry.
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Mavis Staples
Hard Times Come Again No More
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Take Me Back To Tulsa (Album Version)
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
New Spanish Two Step
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Whoa Babe
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Liza Pull Down The Shades
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
San Antonio Rose
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
New San Antonio Rose
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Roy Acuff
The Wabash Canonball
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Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
What Would You Give In Exchange (Part 2)
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Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
Nine Pound Hammer Is Too Heavy
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Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
Mule Skinner Blues
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The Carter Family
Lonesome Homesick Blues
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Director | Ken Burns |