Must Watch Country Music Documentaries

Pop the popcorn because we have your next movie night planned! From Dolly Parton to Alan Jackson to Johnny Cash, you can have your pick of who to watch! Add these country music documentaries to your must-watch list. 

Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story

“Dear Rodeo recounts country music singer Cody Johnson’s real-life journey from the dusty rodeo arenas of rural Texas to some of the biggest musical stages in America.” 

Rating: 4.7/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Jason Aldean: Night Train to Georgia 

“Jason Aldean makes history in this live concert film as he plays the first show ever held at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium to 66,000 fans. Kelly Clarkson, Luke Bryan and Ludacris join Aldean for this defining moment in his career.”

Rating: 4.6/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On

“Revealing interviews and archive footage tell the story of Garth Brooks’ humble beginnings, rise to fame and unprecedented impact on country music.”

Rating: 7.4/10 by IMDb

Where to Watch: Netflix

Dolly Parton: Here I Am

“Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.” 

Rating: 7.4/10 by IMDb

Where to Watch: Netflix

Tricky Dick and The Man in Black: A Johnny Cash Story

“This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash’s 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash’s emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon’s policies.” 

Rating: 7.1/10 by IMDb

Where to Watch: Netflix

Red Steagall Presents: Cowboy - The Legend, The Legacy

“The Official Cowboy Poet of Texas, Red Steagall, hosts this inspiring show. Join him during this dynamic musical hour as they speak to the history and legacy of the American cowboy.” 

Rating: 4.4/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Country: Portraits of an American Sound

“A visual odyssey through the history of country music as told by legendary artists and the elite photographers who captured the evolving image of the country singer, from rhinestone cowboy to pot-smoking outlaw to stadium-filling megastar.” 

Rating: 4.0/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Tennessee Whiskey: The Dean Dillon Story

“A legend in Nashville, Dean finally comes out of the shadows and shares his music, his life, and the stories behind the hits in this honest film about a man responsible for songs that shaped an era.” 

Rating: 4.8/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Alan Jackson - Small Town Southern Man

“Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man is a brand-new feature length documentary which takes us on a most improbable journey, as Jackson scales the absolute heights of the music world… and despite enormous challenges… stays there.” 

Rating: 4.9/5

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Enjoy your next movie night, cowgirls!