Just about everyone loves music. Whether it’s classic rock, hip-hop, or jazz, there’s something out there for everyone. Some of the most influential people in the past century have been musicians who have a lot to say (Bono, are you out there?). But what’s most compelling about a lot of these artists, and what gives them so much influence over people’s lives, is often their own personal journeys, be it how they grew up or how they pursued fame.

It’s been said that music can soothe the soul and bring joy to one’s life, and often in the case of many of these artists that’s exactly what keeps them going. Today, we’ve put a list together of the best music biopics of all time, bringing you only the best-of-the-best of these song-to-screen stories.

1. Walk The Line (2005)

Directed by James Mangold (Logan), Walk The Line is about Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix) and his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, not to mention the beginning of his rocky courtship with June Carter (Rese Witherspoon). While parts of the story are embellished (Cash didn’t have as troubled a relationship with his father as the movie would lead you to believe), the overall message of love and loss is strong, as are the musical performances by Phoenix and Witherspoon (the latter even sounds better than the original).

The It Ain’t Me, Babe performance is especially gut-wrenching as Cash decides to officially leave one woman for another. Many Cash fans and family members, such as his real-life daughter Rosanne Cash, were critical of the film, however, as it doesn’t tell any of Cash’s story beyond the 1960s, it’s hard to judge the country legend’s entire life from watching this movie. The exclusions include his socio-political controversy and heavy Christian faith, both of which became a staple of his career, earning his nickname and reputation as the Man in Black.