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Kentucky Muse

Merle Travis: Guitar Man

A look back at the career of country music star and Kentucky native Merle Travis.

02/01/2016 | Rating NR

Kentucky Muse

Merle Travis: Guitar Man

Season 7 Episode 2 | 57m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

A look back at the career of country music star and Kentucky native Merle Travis.

This program looks back at the extraordinary career of Merle Travis, the Kentucky guitarist and songwriter best known for his songs "Sixteen Tons," "Dark as a Dungeon," and his unique finger-picking style.

02/01/2016 | Rating NR

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Kentucky Muse

Merle Travis: Guitar Man

Season 7 Episode 2 | 57m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

This program looks back at the extraordinary career of Merle Travis, the Kentucky guitarist and songwriter best known for his songs "Sixteen Tons," "Dark as a Dungeon," and his unique finger-picking style.

02/01/2016 | Rating NR

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