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- Philip Sledge
- Urban Cowboy (1980) Though James Bridges’ 1980 drama, Urban Cowboy, isn’t about a country singer pining for a lost love or writing songs about trains, or trucks, or prison, or getting drunk, it very much captures the heart and soul of the genre and lifestyle.
- The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) Felix van Groeningen’s 2012 drama, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a story of love and loss and the lessons we learn from those experiences.
- Country Music: A Film By Ken Burns (2019) Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns is technically a documentary series, but watching this eight-part exploration of the genre and the greats who have contributed to its rich lore over the years is something all country fans should watch.
- George & Tammy (2022) George & Tammy is a limited series, but the richness of its story and outstanding performances by Michael Shannon as George Jones and Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette make this a worthy addition to this list.
Mar 21, 2024 · The list of country stars who've starred in Westerns features some of the most legendary artists in the history of the genre, including Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie...
- Sterling Whitaker
- The Longest Ride. Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan Alda. 2,397 votes. A captivating romance drama featuring Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson, showcasing a passionate love story infused with country charm and bull riding as its backdrop.
- Forever My Girl. Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, Abby Ryder Fortson. 204 votes. A heartfelt romantic drama, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, depicting the journey of a country music star returning to his roots and rediscovering love in his small hometown.
- 8 Seconds. Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, James Rebhorn. 765 votes. A biographical film following the life of American rodeo legend Lane Frost (Luke Perry), capturing the essence of the country lifestyle while exploring themes of love and camaraderie.
- Footloose. Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid. 1,069 votes. This modern remake of the 1984 classic features Kenny Wormald in the iconic role of Ren McCormack, a city teenager who brings dance and free-spirited energy to a small town with strict traditions.
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The “Rhinestone Cowboy” only acted in a few projects over the course of his career. He was more of a movie star than a TV actor, appearing in films such as The Cool Ones and Uphill All the Way. But Campbell’s most well-known role was in a movie called True Grit, in which he played a Texas Ranger named Le Boeuf alongside John Wayne’s iconic characte...
Since Carrie Underwood started her singing career on a television show, it only made sense that she’d one day develop an interest in TV and film. That venture started in 2009 when she offered up her voice to a character named Carrie Underworm for an episode of Sesame Street. But if you don’t count that voiceover part, Underwood’s acting career trul...
Kris Kristofferson may have the most extensive filmography of any country star on this list!He’s appeared on both the big and small screen, with his most recent role being in the 2018 film Blaze. With such a long resume, it’s likely that you’ve missed a few of Kristofferson’s acting gigs. But two of his projects you’re sure to have seen are A Star ...
Randy Travis is known first and foremost as a country singer, but he’s done his fair share of acting as well. His first role was in 1992, when he played a character named Billy Wheeler in the televised legal drama Matlock. He reprised the role for a second episode, and went on to make guest appearances on other series such as Sabrina the Teenage Wi...
Jerry Reed had a multi-faceted career that showcased the depths of his talent. He was a singer, songwriter, composer, guitar player, and actor. His acting career kicked off in 1972 with a voiceover role on a Scooby Doo series. He went on to physically appear on a number of other television shows, including Nashville 99 and Mama’s Family. However, R...
Like his Highwayman bandmate and good buddy Kristofferson, Willie Nelson also has an acting career to boast about. In fact, Nelson and Kristofferson appeared in a film together, titled Songwriter. While most of Nelson’s filmography credits involve guest appearances as himself, he’s also taken on some character roles. Other than Songwriter, Nelson i...
Reba McEntire is one of the most well-known country music actors there is. While her filmography may be smaller than other artists, she had a role that no one else on this list can claim…a starring spot on a multi-season TV series. Of course, the series we’re talking about is the family sitcom Reba, which ran for six seasons from 2001-2007 with McE...
We teased this one for you earlier, but Dwight Yoakam actually had a pivotal role in one of cinema’s most critically-acclaimed works. He played an antagonist named Doyle Hargraves in the 1996 film Sling Blade, which featured Billy Bob Thorton in the lead role. Yoakam’s performance led to a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Awardfor Outstanding P...
We mentioned Johnny Cash’s acting career earlier when we spoke about Nelson’s, but that was just the tip of the iceberg. His acting resume stretches back almost as far as his singing career, with his first role being in the 1961 film Five Minutes to Live. The majority of his acting gigs were for television, though he did appear as a character on th...
Tim McGraw’s filmography may be shorter than some of the other artists on this list, but he had roles in some of the most well-known projects. While his acting debut was on a 1997 episode of The Jeff Foxworthy Show, McGraw is primarily known as a movie actor. His acting has led to him being nominated for two awards…a MTV Movie Award for Best Male B...
Moe Bandy, singer of the 70s/80s; paired with Joe Stampley on a series of recordings; The Browns, brother-sister trio; Glen Campbell, brought a whole new audience to Country Music with his TV show, co-starred with John Wayne in movie "True Grit," won many awards, top Country Music hitmaker and pop crossover icon. He popularized "The Nashville ...
May 2, 2022 · By Jof Owen. From Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, here's a playlist of some of the best of country music from the 70s. May 2, 2022 2:41 pm GMT. Last Edited February 17, 2024 3:39 pm GMT. Spotify. Apple Music.
Sep 15, 2022 · Starring country music icons Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, Songwriter is a 1984 satirical dramedy that is loosely based on Nelson’s own life. He plays a composer named Doc Jenkins who ...
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