GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — In coordination with the national release of Ken Burns’ documentary about the history of country music, Pioneer PBS is releasing a locally produced companion documentary Country Music: Made in Minnesota which combines compelling interviews, commentary and music selections from Minnesotans who have shaped the sounds of our beloved country music from the stage and audiences alike.
Narrated and produced by former KARE 11 news anchor Diana Pierce, the half hour documentary touches on stories about Ardis Wells from Alexandria, the Walt Benton Hillbilly Rainbow Band from Dovray, WE Fest in Detroit Lakes and the Flame Bar in Minneapolis. The program features interviews with Mylan Ray of Pipestone, Jeffrey Krueger of Detroit Lakes, Sherwin Linton of Minneapolis and several other figures who contributed to the development and popularity of country music in the North Star State.
The documentary is set to air on Pioneer PBS Main HD channel at the following times:
Saturday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 16 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Videography and editing for Country Music: Made in Minnesota was provided by Pioneer PBS production director Timothy Hale Bakken. The program is made possible by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
About Pioneer PBS
Established in 1966, Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit: www.pioneer.org.
