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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 Nelson ...
- Sterling Whitaker
Jan 16, 2018 · In Forever My Girl, Liam is a superstar country singer who left his bride at the altar to pursue fame and fortune, now returning to his Southern hometown for a funeral…and to face his past head on. The musical drama inspires this week’s gallery of 24 best and worst country music movies by Tomatometer. There's only two types of music that ...
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- 9 Honkytonk Man
- 8 Pure Country
- 7 Songwriter
- 6 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
- 5 Coal Miner’S Daughter
- 4 Crazy Heart
- 3 Walk The Line
- 2 Tender Mercies
- 1 Nashville
A musical drama set in the Great Depression, Honkytonk Manis a film directed by Clint Eastwood, which he also starred in alongside his son Kyle Eastwood. The project was based on Clancy Carlile’s 1980 novel of the same name. The main character, Red Stovall, was reportedly loosely based on the life of “the Father of Country Music” Jimmie Rodgers. Wi...
Pure Countryis a drama film from director Christopher Cain, starring country music legend George Strait in his only acting role. Strait plays country star Wyatt “Dusty” Chandler, who becomes disillusioned by how fame has taken the focus away from his music. He takes a hiatus from performing to return to his hometown where he falls for a rancher’s d...
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 sneaks his way out of a contract with a dangerous Nashville gangster. Kristofferson plays Doc’s old singing partner Blackie Buck, whose career he decides to m...
Written and directed by the Coen Brothers, O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 dramedy that puts a satirical country spin on Homer's classic tale, the Odyssey. Set in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression, the film follows three escaped convicts who join up with a guitar player and record a song for the radio, in exchange for payment. The ...
Coal Miner’s Daughteris a biographical musical that details the life of country music icon Loretta Lynn as she transforms from one of eight children born to a poor Kentucky family to one of the most successful artists of her time. Lynn specifically chose renowned actress Sissy Spacek to star as her, based solely on a photograph, and the two reporte...
Based on the 1987 Thomas Cobb novel of the same name, Crazy Heart is the 2009 directorial debut from Scott Cooper. The film stars Jeff Bridges in the lead roleas country music singer-songwriter Otis “Bad” Blake, who has fallen on hard times. Despite a history of failed relationships and alcohol abuse, Bad gets involved with young journalist, Jean C...
Walk the Lineis a biographical musical that tells the life story of country music legend Johnny Cash. James Mangold’s 2005 film was based on two autobiographies written by the artist himself and follows Cash from his childhood through his ascent to stardom, detailing his relationship with wife June Carter and his struggle with drug addiction. Acade...
The prolific Robert Duvall plays the lead role of Mac Sledge in Bruce Beresford’s 1983 film Tender Mercies. The film follows Mac, a washed-up country music singer in rural Texas, as he tries to turn his life around. He meets a young widow, played by Tess Harper, and his relationship with her and her son help to put Mac back on the right track. Duva...
Nashvilleis a satirical musical film from director Robert Altman, featuring an indelible ensemble cast of classic stars such as Ned Beatty, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley, Keith Carradine, Jeff Goldblum, Lily Tomlin, and many others. It tackles subjects such as politics and celebrity and celebrates themes of love, acceptance and, of course, the power o...
- Kassie King
- Walk the Line (2005) From the heartwarming screenplay to the incredible cast, there is much to adore from this 2005 film about the legendary Johnny Cash – but the pulsing heart of the movie is undeniably Joaquin Phoenix’s revolutionary portrayal of the man in black himself.
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) You don’t even need to like country music to love the story of Loretta Lynn. Through the cast’s impeccable care of depicting Lynn’s journey, it continues to inspire decade after decade.
- Wild Rose (2018) Jessie Buckley is an absolute firecracker. Her full throttle dive into Rose-Lynn’s world is an honest but humorous portrayal of the sacrifice and dedication involved in an artist’s journey.
- Blaze (2018) A quieter, slower reflection on the life and times of Blaze Foley. Ben Dickey is delightful as Foley, bringing soulfulness, humor and grit.
Aug 3, 2018 · Country Music Milestones of the 1970s. Dec. 26, 1970: Lynn Anderson hits No. 1 with " (I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden." Recorded in September of that year, the song is the title track of ...
Jan 28, 2024 · 14. “Delta Dawn” By Tanya Tucker. One of the best country songs of the 1970s, “Delta Dawn,” has had multiple recordings. Its most commercially successful release by a country artist came from Tanya Tucker in 1972. “Delta Dawn” was written by country songwriter Alex Harvey, who was inspired by his mother.
