Country Strong is a 2010 film written and produced by Shana Feste. It stars Gwyneth Paltrow as a famous country star named Kelly Canter who struggles with her career and marriage as she falls for another artist, played by Garrett Hedlund. Kelly's husband, played by Tim McGraw, manages her career but develops feelings for her opening act, played by Leighton Meester. While about the struggles of a country star, the film also depicts the real life challenges of relationships and getting ahead in the music industry. It provides a more realistic look at the country music world compared to films like A Star is Born.