There are many movies that feature country music stars, but how do you choose the best ones? Here are some of our favorite movies, including ones with Tim McGraw, Gwyneth and Trace Adkins. Remember to check out the music videos! We'll be adding these artists to our collection in the near future. Enjoy these country music movies until then. They're sure to entertain you. You might also learn a few songs.
Trace Adkins
The next few episodes of The Voice will feature actor Trace Adkins in a supporting role. Scott Brickell will be MercyMe's manager. He has a passion about his artists. This role was inspired in part by his own personal life. He is a good actor and singer, and he's been a staple of country music for years. This is the first of many movies featuring country singers. Don't miss out!
Gwyneth Paltrow
While the role might seem like a gimmick, Gwyneth Paltrow has a history of singing on screen. In 2000, she starred with Huey Lewis in the karaoke movie "Duets." Later, she portrayed a Peggy Lee-like lounge singing character in "Infamous." Now, she will be performing a song in the role of a substitute teacher on "Glee" as well as releasing a PG version Rihanna's "Umbrella" song.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw's success as a country music singer has not been the only reason he tried acting. He was his best friend's character in "The Shack," a recent movie. After a family tragedy, he receives a mysterious letter encouraging him to visit a cabin in the woods in remote Oregon. McGraw is well-suited for the role as Willie.
Garrett Hedlund
Garrett Hedlund never played the guitar before his role in "Country Strong." His sidekick Neal Casal (a Nashville-based musician/photographer) taught him how to play the guitar. He spent four months learning to play the guitar. The movie's musical highlights include a cover of Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings" performed in a honky-tonk. Leighton Meester also sings "Chances Are". Nationally, the film opens January 7.
Leighton Meester
Country music fans will see the actress in several films starring their favorite singers. Her most recent appearance is in "Country Strong" with Gwyneth Paltrow, who plays a former beauty queen turned country singer. Leighton Meester contributes two tracks to the movie including her own song, "Summer Girl".
Travis Tritt
Fans of country music may not be aware that the multi-award-winning artist will appear in a new movie, Forever My Girl. He will be playing a bartender. Also, he will perform "Slowing Down", a Paul Overstreet original. Travis Tritt, a unlikely candidate for the role, is set in a small-town. Continue reading for more information on the movie and about Travis Tritt.
Loretta Lynn biopic
Sissy Spak plays the role of Loretta Lynn's singer in the Loretta Lynn biopic. Spacek received the Academy Award in Best Actress for her portrayal the country star. Other actors included Gordon Ecker, James R. Alexander, Richard Portman, and Roger Heman Jr. The biopic was also made available on LaserDisc, VHS, and won two Academy Awards. The film received its theatrical release in the early 1990s.
FAQ
Who is Hollywood’s most famous actor?
Tom Hanks holds record for the highest-paid actor. He is paid a minimum $25 million per film. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
Will Smith takes second place, with $65 million earned over four decades for his involvement in Independence Day.
Tom Cruise took third place for his performance as Ethan Hunt, Mission Impossible. Cruise earned $60M over five year.
Fourth place goes to Daniel Craig, who made $50 million over four years for playing James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes for Leonardo DiCaprio. The actor starred in Titanic and earned $45 million over five year.
Sixth place goes Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt earned $40 million over six decades for his role as Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave.
Robert Downey Jr. takes seventh place, earning $35 million over seven-years for his role in Iron Man/Tony Stark.
Johnny Depp is eighth, having earned $30 million over eight seasons for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Ninth Place goes to George Clooney. Clooney earned $25m over nine years playing Matt Damon’s character in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie is ranked 10th. Over 11 years, she earned $20,000,000 for her roles in Mr. & Mrs Smith and Tomb Raider.
What is the difference in an indie film and one made in a foreign language?
Independent films are usually made by one filmmaker who makes all of the decisions.
The opposite is true for foreign language films. They are usually produced by a larger production company.
They often hire writers and actors from other nations.
You can also find professional translators to make the dialogue sound natural.
Why did Hollywood become famous?
The simple answer was yes. It was because they were willing and able to take risks. They were able to make films that would be remembered for many years.
They also had the courage and vision to try new ideas.
Statistics
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- Women account for 51 percent of moviegoers. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How long does it take for the Hollywood Walk of Fame to be toured?
The average amount of time it takes to tour the Hollywood Walk Of Fame is approximately 2 hours.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame, which includes 1,400 stars embedded in the sidewalk near Grauman's Chinese Theater, was created in 1960. It commemorates famous people who contributed to film, television, music, theater, sports, art, science, politics, philanthropy, literature, fashion, architecture, education, and other cultural fields. Each star is accompanied by a plaque engraved with the person's name, birth year, and category.
There are currently 683 stars located along Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to Vine Street. A third of the stars have been given posthumously.
There are many options to view the stars. You can walk up and down the street, or you can use the free transportation provided to you by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
To see the entire list of current inductees, visit the official website at www.walkoffame.com/inductee_listing/.