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Series 1 : Episode 3

In the final leg of his journey through the southern states of America, Rob Brydon explores the rich, often-overlooked influence of black musicians on the history of country music during the genre’s 100th anniversary year.\n\nIn Alabama, he meets soulful vocal trio Chapel Hart, walks in the footsteps of Rosa Parks, learns about country music pioneer Hank Williams Sr from his grandson Sam Williams, and has a bite at local Montgomery institution Chris' Famous Hotdogs. In Tupelo, Mississippi, he visits the birthplace of Elvis Presley before continuing on to Memphis for a tour of the legendary Sun Studio.\n\nReturning to Nashville, Rob joins the city's ninth annual Elvis Festival - a four-day extravaganza packed with Elvis impersonators from all over the world - and takes to the stage for his very own Presley tribute. He meets country music superstar Lainey Wilson to chat about the future of the genre, and finally, he steps onto the stage of the Grand Ole Opry to share the story of his journey with a live audience.

Source: BBC 2