Country Strong(2010) - “Country Strong”
Gwyneth Paltrow’s character, Kelly Canter, summons all of her strength (after battling alcoholism and personal demons throughout the film) for her powerful rendition of the movie’s titular track, “Country Strong.”
Walk the Line(2005) - “It Ain’t Me, Babe”
Monarch- “Half Of My Hometown”
In this teaser, Albie Roman and up-and-coming artist Ana Phoenix (Emma Milani) duet toKelsea Balleriniand Kenny Chesney’s “Half Of My Hometown” as Ana’s mother, Catt, looks on proudly.
Nashville(1975) - “It’s Easy”
Coal Miner’s Daughter(1980) - “There He Goes”
When Loretta Lynn receives an acoustic guitar as an anniversary present, she has no idea she will soon be playing herself into stardom. But with practice and persistence, she eventually makes it to a honky-tonk bar stage to perform “There He Goes.”
Sissy Spacek’s earnest portrayal of Lynn won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
A Star Is Born(2018) - “Maybe It’s Time”
AsBradley Cooper’s character, Jackson Maine, croons the lyrics to “Maybe It’s Time” on stage inA Star Is Born, the movie flashes through concert scenes from his tour. The moody song soundtracks a montage of romantic sparks flying between the country star and his new bandmate, Ally (Lady Gaga).
In the season 1 finale ofNashville, Hayden Panettiere’s character, Juliette, performs “Nothing In This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again” at the Bluebird Cafe. Before beginning the emotional ballad, she takes to the mic to pay tribute to her late mother.
“Her biggest dream was to see me sing at the Bluebird,” Juliette says, as fellow country artists Rayna (Connie Britton) and Deacon (Charles Esten) look on from the audience. “So I hope you’re here tonight Mama, and this one’s for you.”
Connie Britton and Charles Esten delivered an unforgettable acoustic moment as country duo Rayna and Deacon in this episode ofNashville. The characters' chemistry is palpable as they share harmonies and meaningful glances throughout “This Time.”
Crazy Heart(Movie) - “Flyin' and Fallin'
Jeff Bridges' washed-up, alcoholic former country star Otis “Bad” Blake faces a career resurgence after falling in love with a reporter, who encourages him to get his life back on track and reunite with his former mentee, Colin Farrell’s Tommy Sweet, as his opening act. The movie’s theme,“The Weary Kind,“is perhaps the best known, but it’s fun to watch Bridges and Farrell in country musician mode together.
O Brother, Where Are Thou?(Movie) - “Man of Constant Sorrow”
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