Country’s 3 Best Biopic Movies [WATCH]

There's a big buzz on the new 'I Saw The Light' movie that chronicles the life of country legend Hank Williams, Sr.  The movie is getting some good early reviews and has been described at "mesmerizing" by some in the Williams' family.

The movie, based on the book Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt and William MacEwen, stars Tom Hiddleston as Hank and Elizabeth Olsen as his wife Audrey Williams.

Here's a little preview of the new biopic:

Movies about country music stars are nothing new.  In fact, there have been 3 country music biopics that come to mind that made a lot of money and have brought legions of new fans to the format.  Let's take a look back to some of the great ones that feature amazing acting and some memorable soundtracks:

• Coal Miners Daughter - Based on the life of country legend Loretta Lynn, this Academy-Award winning movie classic stars Sissy Spacek, who did all her own singing in the film, with the guidance of Ms. Loretta!

• I Walk The Line -  did you find yourself singing along to every word to this wonderful soundtrack on 'I Walk The Line?'  Audiences loved this Johnny Cash biopic and so did the Adademy Awards!

• Sweet Dreams -  Based on the life of Patsy Cline, Jessica Lange got a lot of attention with this biopic based on the short lived life of this country music giant.