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The biggest and brightest birthday party in the country, featuring, for the first time ever, Barry Manilow, who will both open and close the broadcast with a stirring medley of hits and patriotic classics along with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Joining him are the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin; international pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield; the Tony and Grammy Award-winning cast of Jersey Boys ; multi-Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein; and acclaimed classical pianist Andrew von Oeyen. This star-studded cast will light up the stage on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
Saturday, July 4 at 9pm |
Antiques Roadshow
Mondays at 7pm
Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 9am |
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Soundstage: Sugarland
Jennifer Nettles’ voice can hold its own in any setting, but exceeds expectations alongside partner Kristian Bush’s mandolin strumming at SOUNDSTAGE’s Grainger Studio. During this sensational hour, Sugarland presents a versatile set that |
gains momentum with each song. “Joey” is heartbreakingly sincere; the tongue-and-cheek “Steve Earle” reveals strong, twangy vocals; and broken-down acoustics give “Genevieve” a more traditional country sound. The dynamic duo’s forte is to transition effortlessly from energetic pop songs to heartfelt, soulful ballads without skipping a beat. During their set, they also present older classics like “Baby Girl” and even venture into covers of R.E.M to pay homage to shared Atlanta roots.
Wednesday, July 15 at 9pm |
Memories Of Opryland
For more than 26 years, a 212-acre area of Eastern Davidson County in Tennessee was "The Home Of American Music" and so much more to millions of music and thrill-ride fans. Opryland USA, which opened in 1972 was the first major theme park dedicated to live performances - and as any kid who rode the Grizzly River Rampage or the Wabash Cannonball |
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can attest to, howls of laughter and screams of joy were and important part of the Opryland experience.
Join us for this nostalgic and fun look back at the park that put some rock and roll into country music.
A highlight of our Summer Pledge Event, Memories Of Opryland airs:
Saturday, July 18 at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 19 at 2:30pm |
Nature: Silence of the Bees
Honeybees from the beginning have played a key role in human survival. Most fruit trees and vegetable species are entirely dependent on bees to produce, and there's no artificial replacement for natural pollination. But the bees are disappearing. Massive die-offs, |
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first reported in November 2006, are now the subject of international emergency research as scientists race to discover the cause of this ecological disaster. Could it be a disease? Is it caused by pesticides, genetically modified foods or radiation from cell phone towers? Whatever is happening, |
we must solve the mystery and correct the problem soon or face unimaginable consequences.
Sunday, July 26 at 7pm |
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