Pure Country / Pure Country 2: The Gift

Includes: Pure Country (1992) Grammy-winning country-western star George Strait makes his film debut as Dusty Wyatt Chandler, a successful singer who leaves the glitz of his concert career in order to get back to his roots. Much to his agent's dismay, Dusty returns to his hometown, where he meets and falls for a feisty local woman (Isabel Glasser). Co-stars Lesley Ann Warren, Kyle Chandler, John Doe, and Rory Calhoun. 113 min. C/Rtg: PG; Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010) This in-name-only sequel to "Pure Country" stars Katrina Elam as Bobbie, a talented small-town girl who's bestowed with an incredible voice by three angels and goes on to become a successful country music singer. When Bobbie compromises her principles, she eventually loses her way and her voice. It isn't until she returns home and learns what's really important that she may be able to redeem herself, with the help of a special guy (Travis Fimmel) and country star George Strait. 111 min. C/Rtg: PG Region Free