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Three Chords And The Truth : Throughline When Lil Nas X released his viral hit "Old Town Road" last year, he sparked a conversation about what country music is and who is welcome in the genre. To better understand the deep and often misunderstood history of country music, we sat down with renowned filmmaker Ken Burns to talk about his new documentary series Country Music and his process as a storyteller.

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Three Chords And The Truth

Three Chords And The Truth

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  • Rapper Lil Nas X poses with the Song of the Year Award in the press room during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road" was initially removed from Billboard's Hot Country Songs list which sparked controversy among fans.
    Rapper Lil Nas X poses with the Song of the Year Award in the press room during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Lil Nas X's song "Old Town Road" was initially removed from Billboard's Hot Country Songs list which sparked controversy among fans.
    JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images
  • The Carter Family. From left: A.P., Maybelle, and Sara Carter, c.1930.
    The Carter Family. From left: A.P., Maybelle, and Sara Carter, c.1930.
    Courtesy of Carter Family Museum
  • The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, c.1960.
    The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, c.1960.
    Les Leverett
  • American country music singer and guitarist Loretta Lynn performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, 1960s.
    American country music singer and guitarist Loretta Lynn performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, 1960s.
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When Lil Nas X released his viral hit "Old Town Road" last year, he sparked a conversation about what country music is and who is welcome in the genre. To better understand the deep and often misunderstood history of country music, we sat down with renowned filmmaker Ken Burns to talk about his new documentary series Country Music and his process as a storyteller.

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