America's Music: The Roots of Country

America's Music: The Roots of Country (1996) is a multi-part documentary about the history of country music directed by Tom Neff and Jerry Aronson and written by Neff and Robert K. Oermann. The film touches on many of the styles of music that make up country music, including: Cajun music, Folk music, Rockabilly, Western music, and Western swing. Kris Kristofferson was the narrator. The six-hour, multi-part film series, examines the evolution one of America's popular and enduring music forms from its origin in Appalachia to its current status across the United States and the world. The film is a comprehensive journey through the history of American country music as told by the performing legends of the past and the performing stars of...