Gwyneth Paltrow‘s performance as singer Kelly Canter in the movie Country Strong has been wowing fans — on film, as well as on the title track single and the hit soundtrack that’s been one of the nation’s best-selling albums two weeks running. And while audiences are continuing to discover the range of Gwyneth’s talents as a singer, Gwyneth talked with us about a few of her own country favorites. (AUDIO INFO BELOW)
- The original motion picture soundtrack to Country Strong includes four great songs from Gwyneth, including a duet with film co-star Tim McGraw. Fellow co-stars Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester contribute a song apiece to a knockout collection that also features Trace Adkins, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, Hank Williams, Jr., Lee Ann Womack, and Chris Young.
- Be sure to catch Country Strong, in theatres everywhere!
- And look for Gwyneth on the cover of February’s Good Housekeeping, as she talks about the challenges of balancing career and family. The issue is on sale now.
Gwyneth Paltrow talks about some of her favorite country vocalists. (:30)
“I’m totally obsessed with Miranda Lambert’s voice, like, the quality of her voice, and her skill and her music. I love her. And Hillary Scott’s voice is amazing. And I’ve become a fan of Holly Williams, who I think is terrific. You know, I tend to sort of, I guess, lean towards the…that sort of more raw sound, and I…there’s so much emotion in those girls and the way they sing, you know, so it’s very inspiring to me to listen to.”