The Cry of the Heart: Connie Smith (Full Documentary)

This is Connie Smith, yesterday and today. This documentary short depicts the journey of one of country music’s most beloved artists and voices. From humble beginnings to being in the brightest spotlight, to the decision to step back at her peak only to come back as strong as ever. Country Music Hall Of Famer Connie Smith is as vital now as she ever was, and she did it all without compromising her music or who she is at her core. Produced for Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music Archives Editing and Design: Jami Francescon Connie Smith Archivist: Traci Todd Connie Smith Biographer : Barry Mazor Audio Mix : Mick Conley Cameras: Cody Peavey , Adam Lammers Audio Recording : Mick Conley , Adam Lammers , John Francescon Photo Scans : Maria Elena Orbea Photography : Alysse Gafkjen, Cody Peavey, Les Leverett, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith Archives , Thomas Petillo, Bill Thorup , Russ Harrington Album Cover Design : Karen Cronin - Cronin Creative Publicity : All Eyes Media Connie Smith Interview: Weltsy Chong , Morelia Cuevas , Tyler K. George, Logan Allison Special Thanks : Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum , The Sundowners, The Fabulous Superlatives , The Rukkus Room, Dusty Cantrell , Donna Meade Dean , Jim Della Croce, East Iris Sound , Manuel, RFD-TV , Craig Cantrell, Grand Ole Opry , Fat Possum Records , Robert Filhart , Nick Gibbens, Love vibe by Bean , Good Coffee by John Francescon, Ella Jane Francescon – Intern Accounting: Karen Ashworth Starring: Hargus “Pig” Robbins , Chad Cromwell , Paul Martin , Chris Scruggs , Gary Carter, Sam Bacco , Marty Stuart , Justin Weaver , Jamie Tate , Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson , Kristin Wilkinson , Sari Reist , David Davidson, David Angell , Merle Haggard , Terry Wilson, Christian Davis _____ https://www.fatpossum.com/ Follow Fat Possum on... Instagram:   / fatpossum   Facebook:   / fatpossumrecords   Twitter:   / fatpossum   YouTube:    / @fat_possum   Fat Possum is a Record Label based in Oxford, Mississippi, New York & London We're Trying Our Best...