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2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 1995
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Directed by
Bill D'Elia
Dottie West fought a difficult childhood to rise as one of country music's icons winning the first ever Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1965. She pushed the boundaries of country music and befriended some of their greatest musical artistes. Poor management besieged her with financial problems and she was on her way to fighting them through when she was tragically killed.
The story
Dottie West fought a difficult childhood to rise as one of country music's icons winning the first ever Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1965. She pushed the boundaries of country music and befriended some of their greatest musical artistes. Poor management besieged her with financial problems and she was on her way to fighting them through when she was tragically killed.
Cast
Michele LeeDottie West
Chet AtkinsChet Atkins
David James ElliottByron Metcalf
Larry GatlinLarry Gatlin
Kris KristoffersonKris Kristofferson
Loretta LynnLoretta Lynn
Willie NelsonWillie Nelson
Dolly PartonDolly Parton
Kenny RogersKenny Rogers
William RussBill West
Lisa AkeyShelly West
Ben BrowderAl Winters
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