Burns always attends Television Critics Association tours whenever he has a new project that is ready to go. The membership over the years has shifted from hard-boiled newspaper reporters to critics to bloggers to social media mavens, but the enthusiasm for this man and his work remains strong, no matter the demographics. Even GenZers want to hear what he has to say.
His TCA sessions are always well-attended highlights of these gatherings, and this year was no different, though there were two exceptions to the norm. First, he was joined on stage by legendary country performers Roseanne Cash (pictured at top with Burns) and Dwight Yoakam and acclaimed songwriter Marty Stuart, who were equally engrossing. Second, the session for Country Music was followed by a dual-purpose party. It was a celebration of the documentary itself and of Burns’ 66th birthday that very day.