Preview | Jim Lauderdale
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Americana legend Jim Lauderdale opens up about his life in song.
Americana legend Jim Lauderdale breaks down what shaped his music, from his small-town North Carolina roots to writing for country icons. He explores hope, collaboration and the joy of still learning after decades in the spotlight.
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Shaped by Sound is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Arts Council within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Preview | Jim Lauderdale
Preview: 4/16/2026 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Americana legend Jim Lauderdale breaks down what shaped his music, from his small-town North Carolina roots to writing for country icons. He explores hope, collaboration and the joy of still learning after decades in the spotlight.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- As the dream started growing of like, I want to be a songwriter.
You know, I wanna be a singer.
I want to get a record deal, I want to tour.
Making the albums and writing them became real important and it still is.
♪ Friends again ♪ ♪ Friends again ♪ ♪ Thank goodness ♪ - [Announcer] Join us Thursdays for new episodes of "Shaped by Sound."
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Shaped by Sound is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Arts Council within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.