Country Music

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

Episode 8 | Learn how “New Traditionalists” like George Strait, Randy Travis and the Judds help country music stay true to its roots. Witness both the rise of superstar Garth Brooks and the return of an aging Johnny Cash to the industry he helped create.

“Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984 – 1996)

1h 54m

Episode 8 | Learn how “New Traditionalists” like George Strait, Randy Travis and the Judds help country music stay true to its roots. Witness both the rise of superstar Garth Brooks and the return of an aging Johnny Cash to the industry he helped create.

Previews + Extras

  • Episode 8 Preview | "Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8 Preview | "Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’”

    S1 E8 - 30s

    Learn how “New Traditionalists” like George Strait, Randy Travis and the Judds help country music stay true to its roots. Witness both the rise of superstar Garth Brooks and the return of an aging Johnny Cash to the industry he helped create.

  • Marty Stuart's Mandolin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marty Stuart's Mandolin

    S1 E8 - 1m 56s

    Marty Stuart reminisces about the time he spent in Johnny Cash's band and describes the marks and inscriptions on his mandolin and how they got there.

  • Johnny Cash: His Legacy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Johnny Cash: His Legacy

    S1 E8 - 5m 19s

    Friends and family discuss Johnny Cash's return to simple songwriting and record-making and his legacy and impact.

  • Marty Stuart: Back to the Source: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Marty Stuart: Back to the Source

    S1 E8 - 1m 43s

    Marty Stuart reminisces about a quiet moment he had to himself listening to Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter family.

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