Alex Abramovich talks to Thomas Jones about the history of country from Jimmie Rodgers to Lil Nas X, by way of Dolly Parton (and Eddie Van Halen), and the problems with the labels that get applied to American vernacular music.

Find Alex Abramovich's piece on Ken Burns' series here: https://lrb.me/countrymusicpod

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