During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family's Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Clint EastwoodRed Stovall | Red Stovall |
 Kyle EastwoodWhit | Whit |
 John McIntireGrandpa | Grandpa |
 Alexa KeninMarlena | Marlena |
 Verna BloomEmmy | Emmy |
 Matt ClarkVirgil | Virgil |
 Barry CorbinArnspriger | Arnspriger |
 Jerry HardinSnuffy | Snuffy |
 Tim ThomersonHighway Patrolman | Highway Patrolman |
 Macon McCalmanDr. Hines | Dr. Hines |
 Joe RegalbutoHenry Axle | Henry Axle |
 Gary GrubbsJim Bob | Jim Bob |
| RRebecca ClemonsBelle | Belle |
| JJohnny GimbleBob Wills | Bob Wills |
 Linda HopkinsBlues Singer | Blues Singer |
 Bette FordLulu | Lulu |
 Robert V. BarronUndertaker | Undertaker |
 Lloyd NelsonRadio Announcer | Radio Announcer |
 Charles CyphersStubbs | Stubbs |
 Tracey WalterPooch | Pooch |
 Marty RobbinsSmoky | Smoky |
 John RussellNot listed | Not listed |
 Ray PriceNot listed | Not listed |