Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Bill D'EliaDirector
• Theresa RodgertonWriter

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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