Country: Portraits of an American Sound

Synopsis

'Country: Portraits of an American Sound' is a documentary film that explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has portrayed the ideals, lifestyle and personalities of country music artists for over 80 years. The film features imagery and commentary from Grand Ole Opry photographer Les Leverett, the late celebrity photographer Leigh Wiener, documentary photographer Henry Horenstein, iconic music photographers Henry Diltz and Raeanne Rubenstein, and contemporary photographers David McClister and Michael Wilson. Over a dozen country music artists also appear, including Rosanne Cash, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Charley Pride, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. The film weaves iconic images, historical footage and over 25 country music hits into a dynamic look at this uniquely American sound.

Main Cast

Bill Anderson

Self

Age : 87 | Popularity : 10%

Garth Brooks

Self

Age : 62 | Popularity : 29%

Roy Clark

Self

Age : 85 | Popularity : 11%

Terri Clark

Self

Age : 56 | Popularity : 7%

Merle Haggard

Self

Age : 78 | Popularity : 21%

Larry Gatlin

Self

Age : 76 | Popularity : 25%

Brenda Lee

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Rosanne Cash

Self

Age : 69 | Popularity : 12%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Steven Kochones
Department	Role	Name

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