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Kris Kristofferson and Country Music at the Troubadour

Artists reflect on how the Troubadour launched careers in both country and rock

03/01/2011 | Rating NR

American Masters

Kris Kristofferson and Country Music at the Troubadour

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 2m 40s

Artists reflect on how the Troubadour launched careers in both country and rock

Kris Kristofferson reflects on how the Troubadour launched his career, alongside artists who performed at the legendary club, Carole King, Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, J.D. Souther, Richard "Dickie" Davis, and Barney Hoskyns. This scene is an outtake from Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter airing Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).

03/01/2011 | Rating NR

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Troubadours - Preview

Preview: 12/30/2011 | 30s | Airs Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Interview with filmmaker Morgan Neville

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 3m 13s | Learn about Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter (3m 13s)

Life at the Troubadour

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 7m | Musicians and former staff recall the energy and community that surrounded the club (7m)

Linda Ronstadt and Women in Country Rock

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 1m 13s | Bonnie Raitt and other artists discuss the rise of women in country rock at the Troubadour (1m 13s)

Steve Martin on the Trains of Santa Monica

Clip: 3/1/2011 | 1m 3s | Martin recalls how this historic railroad line worked into his act at the Troubadour (1m 3s)

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