Character name: Dusty Wyatt Chandler
Appears in: Pure Country
Date(s): 1992
Award(s): | Character back story: Dusty Chandler is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by
friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance. | | Inspiration for character: It provided the opportunity for Strait to branch out from his own traditional country sound for a more rock-and-roll approach. | | Age/Occupation: Singer/Musician | | Signature look: Cowboy Look | | Resides: Texas, USA | | Character connections: George Strait and his character "Dusty" are both country singers/musicians. | Fun facts/trivia:
The voice of the little boy in the opening song is that of George Strait's son, George "Bubba" Strait Jr.
The band that appears in the film, with the exception of John Doe as Earl, is George Strait's real band, "The Ace-In-The-Hole Band".
All the filming took place in Texas.
Ten songs were recorded especially for the movie.
Songs performed and produced by Strait:
"HEARTLAND"
(Main Title Version)
Written by Steve Dorff and John Bettis
Produced by Steve Dorff
Performed by George Strait Jr. and George Strait
"HEARTLAND"
Written by Steve Dorff and John Bettis
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"BABY YOUR BABY"
Written by Hal Newman and Phil Thomas
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS"
Written by Jim Lauderdale and John Leventhal
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"OVERNIGHT MALE"
Written by Kim Williams, Ron Harbin and Richard Fagan
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"WHEN DID YOU STOP LOVING ME"
Written by Monty Holmes and Donny Kees
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"LAST IN LOVE"
Written by J.D. Souther and Glenn Frey
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"THOUGHTS OF A FOOL"
Written by Mel Tillis and Wayne P. Walker
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"THE KING OF BROKEN HEARTS"
Written by Jim Lauderdale
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"I CROSS MY HEART"
Written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait
"SHE LAYS IT ALL ON THE LINE"
Written by Clay Blaker
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
Performed by George Strait |
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| Character Quotes & Catchphrases | - Lula Rogers: "If is wasn't for me, you would probably still be singing in some run-down rat hole for a bunch of fat cowgirls from Iowa."
Dusty Wyatt Chandler: "Yeah, and if it wasn't for me, you would probably be a waitress there."
- Dusty Wyatt Chandler: "I'm just going to take a little walk."
- Dusty Wyatt Chandler: Man, I should've known you'd find me. How'd you do it?
Earl Blackstock: Oh, something to do with trees and roots. You wouldn't believe me if I told you.
Dusty Wyatt Chandler: Grandma Ivy.
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