Tennessee Country Music, Jack Daniel’s, and The American Banjo
Tennessee Country Music
Meet John Shepherd, a local country musician in Nashville, Tennessee who can sing almost any country song on command. We also learn more about the history of country music in Nashville and how the Grand Ole Opry came known as “country’s most famous stage.” Reporter: Lesia Bakalets, Camera: Sergey Sokolov, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
Tennessee Whiskey Jack Daniel’s
We go to the heart of Tennessee whiskey country and talk to some of the experts at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery about the history of their whiskey and the complex formula that goes into crafting this famous drink. Reporter: Lesia Bakalets, Camera: Sergey Sokolov, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
Tennessee – The American Banjo
Learn the history of the modern banjo – an offshoot of an African import – and the unique way each one is made. Reporter: Lesia Bakalets, Camera: Sergey Sokolov, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
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