The George & Tammy soundtrack includes music by George Jones, Tammy Wynette and Merle Haggard. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Abe Sylvia’s 2022 Showtime miniseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

George & Tammy stars Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette, a star-in-the-making who meets a legendary musician. Michael Shannon co-stars as George Jones, a country music icon who struggles with his alcoholism. The storyline follows the main players as they get married and perform together. Composer David Mansfield (Heaven’s Gate) scored the Showtime series; music supervisor Gowa Peshewa selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in George & Tammy, an adaptation of Malin-Georgette Jones’ 2013 book The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 “The Race Is On”

• “Wabash Cannonball” by Roy Acuff and His Smoky Mountain Boys (00:00): The George & Tammy soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Roy Acuff (Tim Blake Nelson) performs live with his bandmates at the Grand Ole Opry. Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery (Walton Goggins) talks to George.
• “The Race Is On” by George Jones (00:02): A crowd chants at the Grand Ole Opry. George drinks alcohol backstage. He performs live at the Ryman Auditorium.
• “White Lightning” by George Jones (00:04): George drinks alcohol during a Grand Ole Opry performance. He laughs after joking about missing shows. The music plays again at 00:48 during the final sequence.
• “Running Bear” by George Jones (00:11): The George & Tammy soundtrack song accompanies a road sequence. Tammy and Don (Pat Healy) drive behind the Possum. The couple talks about George potentially recording “When the Grass Grows Over Me.”
• “Apartment #9” by Tammy Wynette (00:15): Don talks to George about songwriting. The music sets in as he smirks at his wife. Tammy performs the song during a transition scene.
• “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” by Tammy Wynette (00:26): Tammy takes the stage. Peanutt winks at her. George performs with Tammy.
• “Why Baby Why” by George Jones (00:28): George finishes a live performance with Tammy. He begins playing one of his classic tunes. The characters perform the George & Tammy soundtrack song.
• “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette (00:33): Tammy and Don receive a bus from George. The music continues during a transition scene. George sings the lyrics at 00:43 and 00:45 while visiting Tammy.
• “When the Grass Grows Over Me” by George Jones (00:38): Don takes a picture of Tammy in the shower. The music sets as George records the song. Tammy smiles as Don watches the performance nervously.
• “Green Green Grass of Home” by Merle Haggard & The Strangers (00:41): George arrives at Tammy and Don’s home. The music plays as he enters. Tammy and Don introduce George to their children.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 “Stand By Your Man”

• “A Girl I Used to Know” by George Jones (00:01): A 1965 flashback sequence begins. Chastain’s character sings the George & Tammy soundtrack song in a Red Bay, Alabama hospital. Tammy receives shock therapy.
• “Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms” by George Jones and Melba Montgomery (00:07): George performs live at a bar. Tammy watches from the audience. She calls out to George.
• “Stand by Your Man” by Tammy Wynette (00:17): Billy works on a new song. He sings different lyrics than the final recorded version. Billy and Tammy collaborate on the creative concepts; the music is featured again at 00:43.
• “I Don’t Wanna Play House” by Tammy Wynette (00:19): Tammy records a TV special. She performs the George & Tammy soundtrack song. Shannon’s character watches the production.
• “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley (00:26): Tammy chats with Sheila (Kelly McCormack). Music plays from a radio. Tammy and Sheila talk about a potential nude photo scandal.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3 “We’re Gonna Hold On”

• “Something to Brag About” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette (00:01): The George & Tammy soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. The title couple travels on Tammy Wynette Highway. George stands outside his home during a moving montage.
• “Nothing Between” by Traditional (00:13): The music is featured during an interior scene. Tammy prepares a meal with Sheila. George sings with children in a dining room.
• “We’re Gonna Hold On” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette (00:23): George chats with Tammy. Peanutt listens to their conversation. He performs a new song for George and Tammy at 00:43.
• “Ooh Las Vegas” by Gram Parsons (00:27): A Las Vegas montage beings. The George & Tammy soundtrack song continues as Chastain’s character arrives at her suite. The music fades as Tammy tries to call home.
• “Your Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” by Tammy Wynette (00:30): Tammy performs live in Las Vegas. A crowd member inquires about George’s whereabouts. The music stops as Peanutt jokes about Tammy’s husband.
• “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette (00:32): A concert sequence continues. Tammy provides context for her performance. She interacts with the audience.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4 “The Grand Tour”

• “Lonely Christmas Call” by George Jones & The Jones Boys (00:03): The George & Tammy soundtrack song plays during the opening sequence. Shannon’s character visits a bar. Music plays from within the establishment.
• “Country Christmas” by Loretta Lynn (00:06): A Christmas Eve sequence begins. George works on a present for Georgette. Tammy asks why his door is locked.
• “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” by Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn (00:11): George chuckles to himself. The music continues during a transition sequence. George rides a lawn mower.
• “Christmas Without Daddy” by Loretta Lynn (00:12): The George & Tammy soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Chastain’s character makes Christmas cookies. Tammy speaks with Sheila and Jan.
• “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” by Waylon Jennings (00:14): George visits a bar. He orders a round for the patrons. Peanutt talks to George about his lawn mower.
• “This Time of the Year” by Brenda Lee (00:15): A bar sequence continues. Peanutt talks to Charlene. George smokes a cigarette and stares at a woman.
• “I Won’t Decorate Your Christmas Tree” by Loretta Lynn (00:16): The George & Tammy soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. Chastain’s character plays cards with Jan and Sheila. They joke about Porter Wagoner.
• “Run, Woman, Run” by Tammy Wynette (00:24): Tammy performs in Toronto. The music continues during a car scene. George Richey offers emotional support to Tammy.
• “The Grand Tour” by George Jones (00:42): George records a song. The music continues during a transition scene. George Richey talks to Tammy’s doctor.
• “‘Til I Get It Right” by Tammy Wynette (00:46): Tammy bonds with her bandmates. Billy grins at George Richey. Tammy performs on television.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5 “Two Story House”

• “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette (00:01): A 1978 sequence begins. The George & Tammy soundtrack song plays during a TV segment. A reporter discusses Tammy’s personal life.
• “We Go Together” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette (00:03): George emerges from a coffin in a bar. He jokes with the crowd and performs live. George invites Tammy on stage.
• “You and Me” by Tammy Wynette (00:11): George Richey plays his guitar and sings. He performs a new song for Tammy. Chastain’s character offer notes and then sings.
• “Two Story House” by George Jones and Tammy Wynette (00:21): The George & Tammy soundtrack song is performed during a studio session scene. The title characters record a new tune. George Richey watches from the deck area.
• “Fancy” by Bobbie Gentry (00:23): George finishes a studio performance. He compliments Tammy for her songwriting skills. The characters have sex during a transition scene.
• “Nothing Between” by Traditional (00:34): Tammy prepares a meal. George sings in the next room. Tammy sits down and holds Georgette.
• “Whiskey River” by Willie Nelson (00:37): A crowd gathers for a concert. The George & Tammy soundtrack song continues as Shannon’s character scratches his head. He enters a tour bus and speaks with Tammy.
• “The Race Is On” by George Jones (00:41): George finishes a conversation with George Richey. He performs live during a transition scene. George extends his concert so that Tammy will miss her flight.
• “The Door” by George Jones (00:43): A concert sequence continues. He speaks to the crowd about his personal life. George sings as Tammy smokes a cigarette.

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George & Tammy Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 “Justified & Ancient”

• “(Let’s Get, Let’s Get) Tammy Wynette” by The Maggots (00:01): A “Three Weeks Later” sequence begins. The George & Tammy soundtrack song plays as Chastain’s character runs through the woods. Tammy arrives at a stranger’s home.
• “How Far Down Can I Go” by Lefty Frizzell (00:12): George hangs out with Billy Sherrill. Music plays from a speaker system. George and Billy talk about Tammy.
• “Justifed & Ancient (Make Mine a 99)” by The KLF (00:24): Tammy sits by a pool. She smokes a cigarette as the track sets in. Tammy shoots a music video for a cover song.
• “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” by Traditional (00:32): George visits Tammy in a hospital. He sings the George & Tammy soundtrack song. Tammy opens her eyes.
• “Golden Ring” by George Jones, Tammy Wynette (00:36): A concert sequence begins. George and Tammy take the stage. They perform for a Memphis crowd.
• “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Tammy Wynette (00:46): Tammy interrupts a conversation between George and George Richey. The music accompanies a transition montage. Tammy performs live.
• “Lost Highway” by Leon Payne (00:54): A bus sequence begins. Shannon’s character sings the George & Tammy soundtrack song.

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