American Masters

Patsy Cline

Season 31 Episode 3 | 54m 03s

Patsy Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and heart-wrenching emotional depth to break down barriers of gender, class and genre. In her music and her life, she set a standard of authenticity towards which artists still strive.

Aired: 03/03/17 | Expires: 06/15/25

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