Desc: The Center of Nowhere (The Spirit & Sounds of Springfield, Missouri): Directed by Tom Vlodok. With Dan Penn, Brenda Lee, Dave Alvin, Eric Ambel. Springfield, Missouri -- America's most overlooked music scene. Featuring Merle Haggard, Dan Penn, and Brenda Lee, this rogue city on Route 66 shaped a compelling sound, influencing country, folk, gospel, rock, and roots music worldwide.