Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music (2017) featured a cast of 14 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (83%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Emmylou Harris, age 79. This film starred Eric Church and Sheryl Crow.
83% still with us· verified cast36% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 83% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80 yrs
Deaths by Year
2026
Cast14 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eric Church Self | Self | Living | 03/05/1977 | 49 | — | 40 |
 Sheryl Crow Self | Self | Living | 11/02/1962 | 64 | — | 55 |
 Steve Earle Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Vince Gill Self | Self | Living | 12/04/1957 | 69 | — | 60 |
 Emmylou Harris Self | Self | Living | 02/04/1947 | 79 | — | 70 |
 Dolly Parton Self | Self | Deceased | 19/01/1946 | 80 | 25/08/2026 | 71 |
Ashley Monroe Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Derek Smithpeters Ralph Peer | Ralph Peer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stephen Case Foster Ernest Stoneman | Ernest Stoneman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dana Seals Gillian Anita Peer | Anita Peer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chad Whitson AP Carter | AP Carter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Helms Self - Musician | Self - Musician | Living | 03/07/1971 | 55 | — | 46 |
Mary McGahren Pickup Girl | Pickup Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anna Swiney Dance Hall Girl | Dance Hall Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |