3 Famous Actors That Have Dabbled (Or Have Full Blown Careers) in Country Music

Being a successful actor is hard enough, they don’t need to follow other artistic pursuits. Nevertheless, there are several actors that have proven they can also dabble in music. We’re looking specifically at actors who have tried their hand at country music. Find four such artists, below.

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3 Famous Actors That Have Dabbled (Or Have Full Blown Careers) in Country Music

1. Kevin Costner

Prior to becoming an actor, Kevin Costner attempted to make it in music. In the end, his acting chops won out, but that didn’t completely stunt his passion for music. Alongside his lauded career on the screen, Costner has delivered several country-tinged albums under the Kevin Costner & Modern West banner. While the band is somewhat rock oriented, there are country elements scattered throughout their discography.

Let me be the place you hide away
when you need somewhere to go
The keep of all your secrets
that no one else should know
The wandered road you head for
every time you’re on a ride
Let me… Let me be the one
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
For evermore

2. Reese Witherspoon

Next up on our list of actors that have dabbled in country music we have Reese Witherspoon. For her role in the 2005 film Walk the Line, Witherspoon dipped her toe in country music. She did all of her own singing for her role as June Carter Cash. Though it was a short lived stint in the genre, she did prove she could be successful if she wanted to make it a more permanent career shift.

Well, go on down to Jackson, go ahead and wreck your health
Go play your hand, you big-talkin’ man, and make a big fool of yourself
Yeah, go to Jackson, go comb your hair
Honey, I’m gonna snowball Jackson
See if I care

3. Charles Esten

Though Charles Esten in most known for his roles in Nashville and Outer Banks, he has amassed a laudable country career. His latest album, Love Ain’t Pretty, is full of stellar country anthems and ballads. Esten has proven he’s just as adept behind a guitar as he is in front of the camera.

I just wanna make you happy
Wanna make you smile
Wanna make you weak in the knees for a little while
I wanna make you miss me
Every minute I’m gone
Girl, there’s only one thing that I want
I wanna make you happy
Wanna make you happy

All you do is walk in the room
You make my heart beat fast
Yeah, you make it go
You make my day

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