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Deep Dive: Heartworn Highways (1976)

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Heartworn Highways
Heartworn Highways is a performance documentary that captures the essence of the country-folk music scene in Texas and Tennessee during late 1975 and early 1976. The film features prominent artists without narration or staged interviews, allowing the music to take center stage. This approach provides an authentic glimpse into the lives and performances of musicians who shaped the genre during this period. The documentary runs for 92 minutes and was produced in the United States. It presents a raw and unfiltered look at the artists and their music, reflecting the cultural landscape of the time. The tagline, 'The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country,' encapsulates the spirit of the film and the region it portrays.

Why Watch

  • •See performances from iconic country-folk artists.
  • •Find out about the Texas and Tennessee music scene.
  • •Meet the musicians who shaped country-folk music.

Did You Know

•The film was produced in the United States in 1976.
•It features performances from the last weeks of 1975 and the first weeks of 1976.
•The documentary has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Perfect For

Country music fansDocumentary enthusiastsMusic history buffs