Country Music Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983) (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | 139 min | Documentary, Music

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Country Music

Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983) (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV Episode | 139 min | Documentary, Music

The 1970s to early 80s are a vibrant time in country, with Dolly Parton finding mainstream success; Hank Williams Jr. and Rosanne Cash emerging from their fathers' shadows; and Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings starting the "Outlaw" style.

Director

Ken Burns

Writer

Dayton Duncan

Producers

Ken Burns | Dayton Duncan | Julie Dunfey

Cinematographer

Buddy Squires

Editor

Craig Mellish

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 24, 2019

Release date

Sep 24, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
43 cast members

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