Among the music-focused films that are M.I.A.: Elton John: Never Too Late, The Greatest Night in Pop and I Am: Celine Dion.
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A total of 167 films are vying for 15 slots on the shortlist, which will be revealed Dec. 21.
With the release of the 'CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair' documentary, we delve into other documentaries that shed light on country music.