'Country at Heart': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Hallmark original movie
'Country at Heart' was originally removed from Hallmark Channel's Fall Harvest line-up in 2019. As the Covid-19 pandemic started to affect productions, the network was not able to film their 'Countdown to Summer' or the 'June Wedding' themed movies this spring. The new theme called 'A Little Romance' debuts in June with this musical love story.
Release date
'Country at Heart' premieres on October 3 at 9 pm ET.
Plot
The official synopsis reads, "A struggling country singer meets a Nashville songwriter in need of inspiration. Teaming up to write a song, their work gets complicated but results in both a hit song...and true love. "
Cast
Jessy Schram as Shayna
Jessy Schram is an actress and model who is known for her roles as Hannah Griffith in 'Veronica Mars' (2006), Rachel Seybolt in' Life' (2007-2009), Karen Nadler in 'Falling Skies' (2011-2014) and Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in 'Once Upon a Time' (2011-2018). Some might even remember Schram in the role of 'Larissa' in Nickelodeon's sitcom Drake & Josh (2004) from the episode, 'Number One Fan'.
Niall Matter as Grady
Niall Matter is an actor and producer, known for his roles as Sapir in 'The Predator' (2018), Evan Cross in 'Primeval: New World' (2012-2013) and Zane Donovan in 'Eureka' (2007-2012).
Lucas Bryant as Duke
Lucas Bryant is a recognizable name in both the United States and Canada, having had highly acclaimed works tied to his name. The actor is known for his roles as Tucker in 'Queer as Folk' (2000), Gabe McCall in 'M.V.P.' (2008) for SOAPnet and CBC, and as Milo Vanderbeer in 'Sex, Love & Secrets' (2005) for UPN. He is also most recently known for his role as Nathan Wuornos in Syfy’s popular mystery series, 'Haven'.
Creators
'Country at Heart' was directed by Bradley Walsh with Rick Garman and Brigit Stacey serving as writers. Micheline Blais, Brad Krevoy, Lincoln Lageson and Steve N White serve as executive producers.
Trailer
You can watch a preview of 'Country at Heart' here.
Where to watch
Catch 'Country at Heart' on October 3, 9 pm ET on Hallmark.
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