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At the end of his rope, Johnny Cash stumbled into a cave and laid down in the dark. But death didn't come calling; God did. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON is the untold story of how "The Man in Black" saw the light.

From the BBC Press Office: BBC TWO travels the Lost Highway and uncovers the story of country music on a journey to the heart of America and the music that has come to define it. Randy Travis in BBC TWO's The Lost HighwayFrom the makers of the award-winning series Dancing in the Street and Walk On By comes another major heritage music series charting the history of country music in the words of its greatest performers and producers, musicians and songwriters. 2003 sees the 50th anniversary of the death of Hank Williams, the most iconic figure in country and one of the most revered songwriters of all time. And country is currently enjoying a remarkable renaissance fueled by the international success of the multi-million selling soundtrack to the Coen Brothers movie O Brother Where Art Thou. This bluegrass revival, which has brilliantly succeeded in re-inventing the music for a contemporary audience, has been led by performers such as Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch, all of whom feature in Lost Highway. Series Editor, Michael Poole, said: "Country is now some of the coolest music around but there's still this popular misconception that it's just about line-dancing and big hats. "In fact country is a really rich and varied music that constantly surprises you with its depth and range. It's also a fascinating way to see how America has negotiated wave after wave of social change. "Country's influence can be felt in every genre of popular music and it is full of larger than life characters whose stories we bring to life in Lost Highway. "It's always been the music through which America talks to itself - and now it is increasingly finding popularity outside America, most recently seen in the massive world-wide sales for the soundtrack to Oh Brother Where Art Thou and the continued chart presence of performers like Shania Twain." At a time of uncertainty and change, country music is being embraced again because it offers a deep sense of rootedness. The longing it expresses has always been about belonging and it's one of the key ways ordinary Americans have made sense of their country and themselves. This four-part series will make sense of the people and the landscapes of country music, and the amazing variety and depth of this genre and its performers. Uniquely, it will use musical reconstruction and specially recorded performance from leading artists to allow its audience to experience the music in a new, fresh and accessible way. Lost Highway will chart the history and growth of country music from its roots in mountain music, through bluegrass to the emergence of Hank Williams and honky tonk, the rise of the pop friendly Nashville Sound, the extraordinary emergence of female performers to positions of dominance in the industry and the success of newer forms of the genre from country rock to alt. country. It includes exclusive contributions from Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Hank Williams III, Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton amongst others. Lost Highway: The Story of Country Music is produced by William Naylor; the series editor is Michael Poole.

The story of Jimmy Ellis, an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis, back from the grave.

Ireland-wide search for fresh, young talent with a chance of making it big in contemporary country with an ultimate prize of a recording contract with a major Nashville-based record company.

A documentary on The Everly Brothers, a band at the forefront of the rock 'n roll revolution. They would go to influence such groups as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, as well as just about every pop or rock artist thereafter.

Festivities at Madison Square Garden in New York City honor excellence in the recording industry. James Corden hosts.

The best music of 2015 is celebrated in this broadcast that features performances by award-winning artists.

A documentary about the life of Johnny Cash and the making of Walk the Line (2005).

Johnny Cash's daughters discuss the people and places their father photographed while stationed in Europe in the Air Force.

The film was to pays tribute to the musicians who formed the foundation of Sun Records and rock and roll. They may not have been famous, but they supported stars like Elvis and Johnny Cash.

Cheryl Hickey interviews some of the biggest stars of country music, including Little Big Town, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell; a look back at the career of top selling female country singer Shania Twain.

Dolly Parton (album, "Rockstar") in Nashville; some of her most iconic looks; Drew and Ross tackle headlines, all about Dolly; Drew's Nashville Travel Guide;

Ray restores the No. 777 Plymouth Belvedere driven by legendary singer Marty Robbins, and returns the vehicle to the racetrack.