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♪♪♪

[up-tempo country music playing]

MAN: ♪ Clear creeks ♪

♪ And cool mountain mornings ♪

♪ Honest work out in the fields ♪

♪ Cornbread ♪

♪ In my mama's kitchen ♪

♪ Daddy saying grace before the meal ♪

♪ Family ties run deep in this land ♪

♪ And I'm never very far from what I am ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ That's what I'll always be ♪

♪ Like the rivers and the woodlands ♪

♪ Wild and free ♪

♪ Got a hundred years of down home ♪

♪ Running through my blood ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ And this country is what I am ♪

Tucker Davis, you better be up and ready!

♪ Moonlight ♪

♪ And you here beside me ♪

♪ Crickets serenadin' in the yard ♪

♪ What more ♪

♪ Could two people ask for? ♪

♪ Laying here in love beneath the stars ♪

♪ Now, this is where I wanna raise my kids ♪

♪ It's just the way my mom and daddy... ♪

[door opens]

You're gonna be late for school.

You been up all night writing?

Not all night.

Well, you're not in Nashville yet.

You still gotta graduate high school.

I think you missed the bus, so you gotta take the family truck.

Thank you.

Tucker, this room. Goodness.

Morning, Grandpa.

Hey, Tucker.

Heard you playing last night.

Yeah. Sorry if I kept you up.

That's all right.

A-string's coming loose on Big Will.

Oh, dang it.

I'll get to him when I done with old Nellie here.

I need to get her up and running

so you can take her on the road to Nashville.

That's a long way off.

Oh, I have a feeling Hank Grundy's gonna ask you

to sing a couple songs with him at Nett's tonight.

- How can he be so sure? - He owes me poker money.

How much money?

That's between me and Mr. Grundy.

By the way, I gave him a copy of that new song you wrote.

- Grandpa, you didn't. - I did.

Well, what'd he say about it?

Well, he loved it. Of course he owes me money.

- Thanks, Grandpa. - Yeah.

Your big break's coming, Tucker.

It's written in the stars.

♪ Moonlight ♪

♪ And you here beside me ♪

♪ Crickets serenadin' in the yard ♪

♪ What more ♪

♪ Could two people ask for? ♪

♪ Laying here in love beneath the stars ♪

♪ Now, this is where I wanna raise my kids ♪

♪ It's just the way my mom and Daddy did ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ That's what I'll always be ♪

♪ Like the rivers and the woodlands ♪

♪ Wild and free ♪

♪ Got a hundred years of down home ♪

♪ Running through my blood ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ And this country's what I love ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ That's what I'll always be ♪

♪ Like the rivers and the woodlands ♪

♪ Wild and free ♪

♪ I got a hundred years of down home ♪

♪ Running through my blood ♪

♪ I was born country ♪

♪ And this country's what I love ♪

♪♪♪

Chewy.

Can't talk now, Tucker. Can't you see I'm on a date?

I don't know, man.

Lying to girls online just isn't cool.

I'm not, I swear. Here, look.

[laughs] That's a picture of Johnny Cash.

Well, it's not my fault the only catfishing you've done

is out at Willow Creek.

Maybe I can just be like you and pine for girls from afar.

What the heck are you talking about?

Hey, well, at least the girls I like

aren't sent to my spam folder.

Besides, she'd never go for a country bumpkin like me.

What? Are you kidding me?

Girls like that go crazy for us country boys.

- Us country boys? - Yeah.

Chewy, you don't even own a plaid shirt.

Your mom drives a Volvo.

Well, that's exactly why we're moving to Nashville

as soon as we graduate, right?

That's been the plan since fourth grade.

Well, then just you wait.

We're walking down Broadway

under those blazing neon signs.

Then I'll get myself a country gal.

One that can't block me online, right?

[school bell rings] - Oh, gotta go, man.

Remember, we work this weekend, okay?

Got you.

[country music playing]

♪ Won't you come home, Miss Bailey? ♪

♪ Now, won't you come home? ♪

♪ Well, I moaned the whole night long ♪

♪ Well, I'll do the cooking, honey ♪

♪ And I'll pay the rent ♪

♪ Well, I know I've done you wrong ♪

Nett.

Come on up and sing a song with us.

Oh, hush, Hank Grundy. Can't you see I'm busy?

[band members groan]

Well, just one song. Just one song.

♪ Remember that rainy evenin' ♪

♪ I drove you out? ♪

♪ With nothing but a fine-toothed comb ♪

♪ I'm to blame ♪

♪ And ain't that a shame? ♪

♪ Bill Bailey, won't you please come on home? ♪

♪ Won't you come home, Bill Bailey? ♪

♪ Won't you come home? ♪

♪ I moaned the whole night long ♪

♪ I'm gonna do the cooking, honey ♪

♪ I'm gonna pay your rent ♪

♪ Well, I know I've done you wrong ♪

♪ Remember that rainy evenin' ♪

♪ That I throwed you out ♪

♪ With nothing but a fine-toothed comb? ♪

♪ Yeah, I know that I'm to blame ♪

♪ And ain't that a dirty low-down shame? ♪

♪ Won't you please come home? ♪

♪ Oh, Miss Bailey, won't you please come home? ♪

[cheering]

Now can I get back to work?

Yeah, you can get back to work.

Hey, y'all. We'll be back in a little bit.

You sounded real good, Miss Nett.

Oh, you sweet boy.

Your mama raised you right... to lie to women.

- Hey, Tucker. - Yes, sir.

Look, buddy, don't worry. We're gonna get you up there

to sing your song in a little bit.

Hey, my grandpa told me about y'all's arrangement.

How much money do you owe him anyway?

Well...

Oh, great. Chester's working.

Isn't there a cheerleading pyramid

you need to be anchoring right about now?

Why, you stupid, little...

Hey, Betsey. How was the game?

Good. Denny made the winning basket

and we crowned this year's sweetheart king and queen.

- This way, my queen. - Why, thank you, my king.

Royal king and queen are parched.

Will some loyal subject please take thine drink order?

Thine ain't doing it. [pats Tucker's back]

Congratulations, Denny, Lisa.

Hey, Tucker.

Hey. What can I get you?

A pitcher of your finest root beer.

Coming right up.

There's our little princess. [laughs]

Congratulations, darling.

Mwah.

And Denny. Such a fine young man.

Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Masters.

Please call me by my baptismal name...

Daisy.

Denny, when you're in the market for a new suit,

you come down to the clothing store

and I'll hook you up at a generous discount.

I bet he is a...

32/32.

Daisy has an eye for inseams.

Lisa, darling, I don't understand.

Why didn't you just invite everyone down to the club?

Daddy, don't be like that. [laughs]

Oh, Mother, Daddy, this is Tucker Davis.

We have astronomy class together.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

What can I get you?

Two waters, but only if it's bottled.

[With heavy southern accent] Oh, heck.

All we's got is "crick" water.

Crick?

I've heard of that.

It's from Scandinavia.

It is very foofoo.

Two bottle waters coming right up.

Welcome back, y'all.

My name is Hank Grundy,

and this band behind me are the Viola Vandals.

Give it up.

[cheering]

Right now, I'd like to welcome to the stage a young man.

Hey, go on. I'll take care of these.

I can't, Chewy. Not now. Not this song.

Why not? This is our big chance. I'll record it. I'll record it.

Come on in, Tucker Davis. Let's hear it for him.

[cheers and applause]

Hello. I'm Tucker Davis.

Uh, this song isn't about anyone in particular.

Honestly, it's just a song. It could be about anyone.

Just play the darn song already!

All right. One, two.

♪ The face of an angel ♪

♪ Pretty eyes never shine ♪

♪ I lie wide awake at night ♪

♪ Just wishing you were mine ♪

♪ I'm standing here holding ♪

♪ The biggest heartache in town ♪

♪ Whenever you come around ♪

♪ And I get weak in the knees ♪

♪ And I lose my breath ♪

♪ Oh, I try to speak ♪

♪ The words won't come I'm so scared to death ♪

♪ And when you smile that smile ♪

♪ The world turns upside down ♪

♪ Whenever you come around ♪

♪ And I feel so helpless ♪

♪ I feel just like a kid ♪

♪ What is it about you ♪

♪ That makes me keep my feelings hid? ♪

♪ I wish I could tell you ♪

♪ But the words can't be found, oh ♪

♪ Whenever you come around ♪

♪ I get weak in the knees ♪

♪ And I lose my breath ♪

♪ Oh, I try to speak ♪

♪ The words won't come I'm so scared to death ♪

♪ But when you smile that smile ♪

♪ The world turns upside down ♪

♪ Whenev-ev-ev ♪

♪ Whenever you come around ♪

♪ Oh, yeah ♪

♪ Whenever you come around ♪

[cheering]

Hey, y'all. This is Tucker Davis.

And we're gonna get back to it.

I got my latest song.

♪ You lucky so and so ♪

♪ You lucky so ♪

♪ And so ♪

♪♪♪

That was wonderful.

But you know what else is wonderful?

Clean tables. Back to work.

Yes, ma'am.

Would you mind dropping her off, Denny?

It would be an honor.

Such a fine young man. Come along, Daisy.

We didn't get our Scandinavian water.

Please stop talking, Daisy. You're embarrassing yourself.

Bye, darling. Bye.

Tucker, this is it. This is it.

This is the song that's gonna make us famous.

- BETSEY: Us? - I'm Tucker's manager.

Oh, Chester, the only way that you're going to be famous

is from being on an FBI wanted poster.

Well, at least someone will want me.

What'd you think about my song, Lisa?

I've always thought country music was so twangy,

but that... that was beautiful.

It's a shame you can't afford a nicer guitar, though.

I'll never get rid of... - Tucker, Chewy, pizzas are up.

I gotta get back to work. Happy Valentine's Day.

Hey, Betsey, what do you think about Tucker?

What about him?

Uh-oh. I know that look.

Lisa, Denny is crazy about you.

Plus, his father's company

is the largest manufacturer of Porta Johns in the state.

What's going on?

Just wondering what if.

Pizza!

Thanks. Here you go, guys.

You're welcome.

All right.

Bye, guys. Keep the change, fellas.

[students laughing]

♪♪♪

- Who is this girl anyway? - Lisa Masters.

Yeah, her father owns that fancy clothing store downtown.

Oh, yeah. I went down there once to get a funeral suit.

Some batty woman started chasing me around with a tape measure.

Yeah, she tried to measure parts of my body

only Doc Taylor knew about.

- Come on, I'm eating now. - She did.

That's those folks from that side of town.

They always think they're better than us.

I don't want no girl thinking she's too good for our Tucker.

Also, she told me I should get rid of Big Will.

What? What kind of a person insults a man's guitar?

Well, that's... that's un-American.

I'm sure she doesn't know what Big Will means to you.

To all of us. Maybe you should give this girl a chance.

You know what? I agree.

You're right, Mama. Life's too short.

I say ask the girl out.

You know, I saw a billboard going up

for that, uh, Cassie Jo Campbell.

She's playing at the theater downtown.

But I can never afford tickets to a concert like that.

None of us could.

Hank Grundy works backstage at the theater.

Why don't you ask him if he can get Tucker a couple tickets?

I could. It would help Hank pay off some of his poker debt.

How much did Mr. Grundy lose to you?

That's between me and Mr. Grundy.

Well, you know what I'm gonna say.

I say ask her out.

And show her that country boys are the best boys out there.

You got that right. Huh? Mwah.

Okay, pass in your test.

And remember to look at the sky tonight.

You should be able to see Orion, or the hunter.

And when you look at the stars, always make a wish.

[school bell rings] - All right, to your next class.

You mind moving?

Oh, I'm sorry. It's lunchtime.

Everybody get out of Betsey's way.

- You know what, Chester? - It's Chewy.

Why don't you kiss... - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let me get a mental image of this.

[retches]

Drop dead.

That's a better option. Coming, Tucker?

In a minute.

- You finally making a move? - She liked my song.

- Hey, Lisa. - Hey, Tucker.

- How'd you do on the test? - Pretty good.

Spent a lot of time looking at the stars.

Can I walk with you? Something I wanna ask you.

Sure.

- You ready for lunch, Lisa? - Um...

Go on ahead. Save me a seat in the cafeteria.

Yeah, well, it's tater tot day, so every man for himself.

[imitating Mr. Masters] "What a fine young man."

Who, Denny? Eh. He's harmless.

Are you two dating?

Not really. He's just always there.

His folks know my folks. We all go to the same country club.

It's just, you know, comfy.

So, um, what did you wanna talk about?

Okay, so I was hoping...

See, I thought that you might wanna...

My goodness. Tucker Davis, I've never seen you so nervous.

You know, if you have a question,

you should just ask it.

You never know. A girl might say yes.

Okay.

So, I know you don't like country music,

but there's this concert my grandpa can get us tickets to

from Mr. Grundy who owes him a lot of money.

And exactly how much money, nobody knows.

And I just thought that you might wanna go with me and...

Will you?

You're asking me to go to a concert?

Yes.

What's the concert?

- Cassie Jo Campbell. - Cassie Jo Campbell?

I love her.

That show's been sold out for weeks.

Wait. I thought you didn't like country music.

Yeah, well, Cassie Jo's not twangy "crying in your beer",

Mama's gonna lose the farm,

"Daddy wreck the pickup truck" country.

Her message of empowerment to young girls about being strong

and standing up for yourself is inspiring.

Yeah, she's also a really good singer.

So, you'll go with me?

Yes.

That's great.

I do have one more question for you.

Do I have to wear a cowboy hat?

No. You don't have to.

Darn. I've always wanted to try one on for size.

Whoo!

Yeah, baby.

♪♪♪

No. You're the one that always wants an early teatime.

[laughs]

We look forward to it. No, thank you.

All right, take care. Goodbye.

President Harlow from Tech.

Oh, what a nice man.

52 regular.

Lisa's all set to start studying business in the fall,

so she'll be ready

to take over the family store when we're gone.

Well, that's wonderful, Franklin.

Where exactly are we going?

To Cleveland, Daisy.

I mean, when we're dead and gone.

Oh. Of course.

Now, is that before or after our trip to Cleveland?

Going out. Be back around midnight.

Lisa, - Young lady, explain yourself.

Well, I don't believe I've ever seen a zero inseam.

I'm going to a country music concert.

Well, I certainly didn't think you were going to the symphony.

What time is Denny picking you up?

I'm not going with Denny. I'm going with Tucker Davis.

- That singing cowboy boy. - Daddy, it's just one concert.

And you, my dear, represent us and our family store

every time you step outside of this household.

Upstairs now.

You have that new beautiful white dress.

Oh, no, it's too formal. Everyone will stare at me.

Perfect. You'll be a walking billboard. Go.

Fine. But now I'm going to be late.

Running off to a country music show.

You know what this means?

Yeah.

She's gonna change all the presets on the car radio.

[sighs] Daisy.

Yes, Franklin?

How would you like a one-way ticket to Cleveland?

♪♪♪

Howdy, ladies. - [women laughing]

There you are. I've been waiting for you all night.

Chewy, what are you doing here?

I overheard you talking to Mr. Grundy

about two tickets for tonight, and I'm here. Let's go.

That other ticket wasn't for you.

Who else are you gonna take other than your best friend?

Hey, sorry I'm late.

My folks made me change into something more appropriate.

Appropriate for what? Teatime with my nana?

You're Chester, right?

No.

I'm Chewy, and I'm leaving.

Chewy, wait.

Chewy thought I was taking him to the concert.

Hey, maybe there's a way all three of us could get in.

Hey, Tucker.

Got your two tickets here, buddy.

Your grandpa made me get 'em

to help pay off some of that poker debt.

Hey, Chewy needs a ticket.

Oh, man. I had to beg to get these two.

There might... I don't know, man. It might be a way

if you wanna come backstage and help me work.

Hauling some equipment,

moving some sets, rigging some lights.

- I don't do manual labor. - It'll be fun.

- No, I don't... - It'll be fun.

- Come on. Have fun, Tucker. - Tucker! Tucker!

- I feel so out of place. - You look great.

But there's one thing missing.

My father already told me I lost all dignity.

What else am I missing?

Now you're perfect.

♪ My light ♪

♪ Good night ♪

♪ My light ♪

♪ You light ♪

♪ The night ♪

♪ Your light ♪

Are y'all having fun tonight?

[cheers and applause]

I miss you, too, babe.

I'll be back in Nashville before you know it.

Cassie Jo, do you need anything?

Hold on. No. I'm great. Thanks, Martin.

It's almost time.

A few more seconds.

[phone beeping]

My manager's playing mom again.

Hey, this is Martin Randall.

Uh-huh.

- Mr. Randall. - Oh. Right.

Mr. Randall.

Well, could you call us back later?

She's about to go on stage. Okay. Thank you very much.

Hi. Can I help you?

Uh, no. Let me introduce myself.

I'm Chewy DePew. DePew Music.

And, boy, do I have an opportunity for you.

- Hold that thought. - But... I...

M.C.: Yee-ha!

[cheering]

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure

to introduce the multiplatinum-selling,

award-winning country music sensation,

Nashville's Cassie Jo Campbell!

[cheering]

How y'all doing tonight?

Well, I just love coming back here to see y'all.

Now, how many young lovers do we have out there?

[cheering]

♪ Katie's sitting on her old front porch ♪

♪ Watching the chickens peck the ground ♪

♪ There ain't a whole lot going on tonight ♪

♪ In this one-horse town ♪

♪ Over yonder, comin' up the road ♪

♪ In a blue Chevy truck ♪

♪ Her boyfriend Tommy, he's laying on the horn ♪

♪ Splashing through the mud and the muck ♪

♪ Her daddy says, "He ain't worth a lick ♪"

♪ When it comes to brains ♪

♪ He got the short end of the stick" ♪

♪ But Katie's young and, man, she just don't care ♪

♪ She'd follow Tommy anywhere ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ And even if they have to run away ♪

♪ She's gonna marry that boy someday ♪

Guys, hold on. Hold on one second.

Wait. You guys right down here in front.

Come up here for a minute.

[cheering]

Guys, I think we found ourselves a real-life Katie and Tommy.

You have to come up here. Come on. Don't be shy.

[cheering]

What's y'all's name?

I'm Lisa Masters, and this is Tucker Davis.

Now, guys, have you ever seen

more star-crossed lovers than these two?

[cheering]

No, no, no. We're not exactly a couple.

Oh, I'm so sorry. What are you guys then?

Yes, Tucker, what exactly are we?

Well, let me tell you both how this one's gonna end.

♪ Her daddy's waiting up till half past 12 ♪

♪ When they come sneaking up the walk ♪

♪ He says, "Young lady, get on up to your room ♪"

♪ While me and junior have a talk" ♪

♪ Mama breaks in Says, "Don't lose your temper ♪"

♪ Wasn't very long ago ♪

♪ You yourself was just a hayseed plowboy ♪

♪ Who didn't have a row to hoe ♪

♪ My daddy said you wasn't worth a lick ♪

♪ When I came to brains ♪

♪ You got the short end of the stick ♪

♪ But he was wrong and, honey, you are, too ♪

♪ Katie looks at Tommy like I still look at you" ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ She's in love with the boy ♪

♪ What's meant to be will always find a way ♪

That was incredible.

The way she played guitar and her lyrics.

I mean, they spoke to me.

Yeah.

No. They spoke directly to me.

Lisa Calliope Masters.

Calliope?

My mother's contribution.

So, you're a fan of country music now?

I'm a fan of Cassie Jo Campbell.

Even though she embarrassed us in front of thousands of people?

I wasn't embarrassed one bit.

If you ever wanna learn more about country music,

come see me.

There's nothing else like it.

Country music, it speaks to your soul.

It's all about hopes and dreams.

It's really your passion, isn't it?

My older brother, Billy,

he introduced me to country music.

CHEWY: Tucker. Tucker!

Hey, Chewy. How was backstage?

Oh, I was worthless.

But listen, I played your demo for Cassie Jo's manager.

How?

I saw him leaving her dressing room,

and I said that I was a manager, too,

of the hottest new country recording artist

ready to hit Nashville.

And he listened to your demo.

Okay, well, first he called security, but then he listened.

I think he felt sorry for me because I wouldn't stop crying.

But, Chewy, you have to stop lying.

Why? Lying is my best quality. Anyway, I'm telling the truth.

You're gonna be in a Nashville recording studio yet.

So you start working on your songs,

and I'm gonna change my online profile

to read "manager of Tucker Davis",

the hottest new recording artist ready to hit Nashville."

Wait till I tell Grandpa.

We really need to start raising money

for a place to live and a bus ticket,

because day after graduation, we are gone, okay?

- Doing it. - Yeah?

- Nashville, baby! - Nashville, here we come!

- Yeah, babe! - Whoa!

Whoo!

I mean, going into a real national recording studio.

It's my dream. How is this... How is this happening?

Maybe it was written in the stars.

Thanks for taking me to the concert.

Well, hey, the night doesn't have to end.

We could take a drive, look at the stars.

Maybe we should just say good night.

My father works late at the store.

I'll just catch a ride with him.

Okay, then.

Good night.

Wait, wait. What about my hat?

You might get it back.

Someday.

Whoo!

[bell dings]

We're closed.

Nice hat.

What, that cowboy boy couldn't drive you home?

His horse is in the shop.

Relax, Daddy. It's nothing.

I know you, Lisa. And you're a rebellious little girl.

Who turns 18 in a couple of months.

Look, it's my senior year. I'm just having fun.

I just don't want some boy distracting you from our plans.

You mean your plans.

You have it all mapped out. Where I'm going to college,

how I'm gonna to take over this place.

Boys like that see girls of well means as an escape.

A bright future with a trust fund.

Tucker's future is very bright.

He's a singer/songwriter.

He's going to Nashville after graduation

if he can earn enough money.

Just like every other cowboy with a guitar and a dream.

Did you ever think that this hillbilly might be using you

for some sort of inspiration for his songs?

Think about it. Country music songs

are all about bad guys wanting the good girl.

Or bad girls wanting the good guy.

Stop it.

And besides, Tucker's not a hillbilly.

His name is Tucker.

My mouth doesn't even wanna say that word. Tucker.

Lisa, you're a Stradivarius and he's a fiddle.

I don't wanna fight. This isn't rebellion.

This is about me liking a boy, that's all.

For the record, I like Denny.

You know, I think he's too tall for you.

[wrench clicking]

And there's this manager, Martin Randall.

He wants to hear more songs.

Oh, then you'll give him more songs.

See, I can already see you, Big Will, and old Nellie here

cruising down Broadway in Nashville.

You know there's nothing I love more

than writing songs, playing my guitar, and singing, but...

I don't wanna hear no buts.

But what if they're no good?

You're right. They're not gonna be good.

They're gonna be great. This is your big chance.

A chance to get out of here and make a better life for yourself.

Billy tried to find a better life.

Yes, he did.

And for Billy's sake, you'll do this.

- You say you love making music? - Yes, sir. More than anything.

Well, if you love something or someone that much,

you pursue it.

You give it everything you got.

Lisa.

- I don't mean to interrupt. - No. You're not interrupting.

I was just in the neighborhood,

and I thought I would return your hat.

Hey, Grandpa, do you wanna go see if lunch is ready?

Your mama always lets us know when lunch is ready.

Yeah, but I'm really hungry.

Oh. You're really hungry, huh?

Uh, Nellie, I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

Nice to meet you.

Here's your hat.

Yeah. Can you put it on me?

My hands are a little dirty.

Sure.

So, you expect me to believe

you're just strolling around the holler?

I guess your hat isn't the only reason I stopped by.

You said if I ever wanted to learn more

about country music, to let you know.

You ready?

Yeah.

Your guitar.

I remember it from that night at Nett's.

Yeah. This is Big Will.

Go on. Give him a strum.

Okay.

[strums guitar]

You hear that?

Hear what?

Magic.

Why did you name it or him, I guess, Big Will?

I didn't. My brother did.

Yeah, he and Grandpa built Big Will

before he left for Afghanistan and...

And never made it home.

Oh, Tucker, I had no idea.

Yeah, before he left, he gave me Big Will.

He said, "Tucker, this will always keep you company."

Go on.

Here.

So, it's a lot like playing a fiddle.

I mean... violin.

Got it?

- What do I do now? - Now you sing.

About what?

There's always a new story to tell.

A new song to sing.

You just gotta keep strumming and keep singing.

What's been on your mind?

I don't know.

I guess how Cassie Jo Campbell thought we were a couple.

How she could see it.

How everyone at the concert could see it.

Can you see it?

Oh, I can see it.

No, lunch ain't ready.

[clears throat]

- I should... I should go. - Yeah.

This one's smart.

She knows better to get between an old man and his truck.

Wrench.

[school bell rings]

♪♪♪

♪ I grew up knowing there was something ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Always knew that I could see through that ♪

♪ Well, these feelings are too hard to disguise ♪

All right, listen, man. We have got to get serious

about saving money for Nashville, okay?

Eye on the prize. Yeah?

Not that prize.

Don't worry about it. It'll all work out.

BETSEY: I really wanna go to a college

as far away from home as possible.

But I still want my mom to cook and do my laundry for me.

Or I could shave my head and join a cult.

You're not listening to a word I'm saying.

You said something about cutting your hair,

and I think that could be really cute.

♪♪♪

♪ I wanna step with you no matter where it goes ♪

I'm in.

I'll see that.

- I'm sorry I'm late. - Save your breath.

- Hi, Lisa. - Hi.

Denny has an interview at Tech.

Good luck. Yeah. You look really nice.

- Thanks. - Turn around.

Is it too tight in the back?

♪ Baby, why can't you make up your mind? ♪

♪ If all we have is time ♪

♪ Better make good use of it ♪

♪ 'Cause of what you might have missed ♪

♪ You can't deny that when life gives you love like this ♪

♪♪♪

♪ You know that when you're kissing ♪

♪ You'll be seeing stars ♪

♪ And the person right in front of you ♪

♪ Takes pride in who you are ♪

[vocalizing]

♪ Takes pride in who you are ♪

[vocalizing]

♪ That's who you are ♪

[vocalizing]

RADIO ANNOUNCER: That was Loose Strings Band.

And now here's the latest from Cassie Jo Campbell

for you young lovers out there on this magical spring night.

Beautiful, isn't it?

Yeah, it is.

I mean the stars.

Oh, yeah. The stars.

Isn't it amazing how they're all in order?

Everything is lined up perfectly,

just the way it ought to be.

- Did you see that? - What?

A shooting star.

I've never seen one before.

Quick. Make a wish.

My wish already came true.

I always wanted to find someone special to share my life,

my music with.

And those stars, they brought us together.

Yes, and those same stars will take us apart.

What do you mean?

Well, graduation's coming,

and you and Chewy will be leaving for Nashville.

And I'll be here,

ready to live the life that's been planned for me

since I was a little girl.

Shh. Don't... Don't think of that now.

Just dance with me.

♪ What do I feel like to leave behind the love ♪

♪ We shared? ♪

♪ Live out the rest of my days ♪

♪ In the wilderness with you? ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ There's so much that we could see ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Won't you come along with me? ♪

♪ Maybe we'll have... ♪

We did it! Whoo! Yes!

Isn't there a bus out of town that you need to be under?

Well, that was the plan,

but only one of us was saving his money.

I'll make it up this summer.

So you might not be leaving right away?

I mean, that wouldn't be so bad, would it?

There he is.

Hey!

Congratulations, buddy boy.

You, too, Lisa.

Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Davis. Thank you.

There's our little princess. A high school graduate.

You look so beautiful out there.

- You too, Trucker. - It's Tucker.

Mr. And Mrs. Masters, these are my parents... Lee, Carol Davis.

Howdy. Nice to meet you. [laughs]

I know you. 32/34.

Yeah, one or the other.

We're having a pizza party

over at Miss Nett's later to celebrate if you'd like to come.

Oh, how fun.

I haven't had a carbohydrate since 1997.

Remember, Daisy, dear,

we're having our own little get-together down at the club.

Oh, you're more than welcome to come.

Oh, well, thank you, but we're not gonna be able to make it.

- Pick you up after? - I'll be waiting.

MR. MASTERS: Okay.

We need to go.

[engine starts]

That's a fancy vehicle they got there.

We are just so proud of you, Tucker.

- Yeah. - Thanks, Mama.

Listen, just so you know,

your brother, Bill, would be proud of you, too.

- Congratulations, Son. - Thanks, Dad.

- I love you. - Love you, too, Dad, Mama.

- Let's go to Miss Nett's. - All right.

- Pizza. - Pizza.

Pizza it is.

♪ Roll on, wagon train ♪

♪ I never had a cabin near a general store ♪

♪ I only had a wagon and a 44 ♪

Happy graduation, Tucker.

I got your graduation present right here.

From your mommy, daddy, and me. Can you guess what it is?

Well, it's either a guitar

or the biggest hunting rifle I've ever seen.

You know, I was hoping to have old Nellie up and running

for your trip tomorrow, but she's being stubborn.

Yeah, I know the feeling.

- You like it? - Oh, she's beautiful.

How'd you guys afford this?

Well, you know, we did a little scrimping and saving.

I mean, Big Will's fine.

You're gonna need something a little more fancy

to compete with those Nashville cats.

Thank you. We don't have the money to go on this trip.

I wish I could have helped you out more with that,

but Chewy's coming in tonight to clean up for some extra hours.

Well, since Chewy's coming in tonight,

why don't me and you go down to Palace Theater

and see that new picture show together?

- Grundy, you never give up. - Never ever.

I'm pretty tired.

- And I'll get my coat. - All right.

Y'all lock up for me when you leave?

Good night.

She's crazy about me.

I'll call you later, Nett.

Hey, Son, I have a question for you.

What's all this nonsense about you putting a hold on Nashville?

We don't have enough money. What else can we do?

Sometimes in life, you gotta just take that leap of faith

and believe that everything will be all right.

When Billy died, it was the hardest thing that I...

That we had ever lived through.

But I learned that you push on

and you believe that God has a plan for you

and everything will work out.

We move on in faith.

You're right.

All right, Tucker, come on. Give her a strum.

- All right. You ready? - Ready.

♪♪♪

[ringing]

Nett's Place.

No, Tucker and Lisa aren't here right now.

You wanna talk to me?

- Where to, my lady? - Anywhere with you.

CHEWY: No, we couldn't get the money together, so...

Heck, yeah. Yes, yes. No, that money would help a lot.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

You want... You want me to do what?

You seem quiet tonight.

It's just everyone's so happy

that their new lives are starting.

I'm sad our time together might be coming to an end.

See, I've been thinking a lot about that.

Lisa, sometimes in life,

you just have to take a leap of faith.

CHEWY: Tucker. Tucker.

There you are, man. I've been texting you all night.

- Sorry I didn't stay and clean. - Oh, that doesn't matter now,

because you and I are going to Nashville tomorrow morning.

Just like we promised each other in the fourth grade.

Chewy, where did you get these?

I bought 'em. I also found us a place to live.

- How? - My rich relatives.

They took up a collection to get me out of town.

I can't believe this is happening.

I mean, it's really happening. We're going to Nashville.

Well, just you wait. A week from today,

you're gonna be in a Nashville recording studio.

You mark my words.

At 9:45, okay? 9:45.

I'll be there. Whoo!

Well, I guess our song is over.

No, no, no, no. It doesn't have to be.

Come with us.

To Nashville?

I couldn't.

Why not?

There's a million reasons.

I mean, my father, for one, and college and family business.

And besides,

this is your time.

But this could be our time.

What's the point of getting everything

you ever wanted in life

and not having someone to share it with?

I'll buy your ticket.

Oh, Tucker.

Listen, you don't have to answer me now.

Just show up at the station tomorrow.

9:45.

I love you, Lisa.

Yeah, I'll text you when I get to Nashville.

Well, don't cry.

What do you mean they're tears of joy?

Oh, I gotta go. Bye. Love you.

Hey, they just called our bus. We gotta go.

I gotta get a ticket real quick.

But I got our tickets last night. We're cool.

This one's for Lisa. She's coming with us.

Tucker.

Don't worry. I have the money.

I sold the guitar my family got me for graduation.

You what?

It's okay. I still got Big Will.

All right, well, if she's coming, then where is she?

She'll be here. I know it. Just keep an eye out for her.

Lisa. Lisa. Hey. Hey.

Hey. Is Tucker here yet?

No. No. No. What are you doing here?

I'm going to Nashville with you guys.

You really think that's a good idea?

All I know is that I'm 18 and I can do anything I want.

And you wanna ruin Tucker's dream?

No. Why would you say that?

Because it's the truth.

You would just hold Tucker back.

Just admit the only reason you're going is the same reason

that you started dating Tucker in the first place.

- To get back at your daddy. - It's not like that.

Well, your whole life is here waiting for you to live it out.

Besides, if Tucker really cared about you, he'd stay.

Did he even offer that?

No, he didn't, but...

Wake up, Lisa. He's gone.

Leave him alone. Just...

Just let him get on with his life.

I feel so stupid.

Well, from someone who's been called stupid his entire life,

get used to it.

[man over P.A.] 9:45 to Nashville is loading.

Chewy, could you do me a favor?

Please don't tell Tucker I was here.

I don't want him to know. Ever. Can you do that for me?

Don't worry. I think I can lie.

Thanks.

You were right. She showed up.

And don't worry. I got rid of her.

- Any sign of Lisa? - Uh, no. No. No.

Well, let me try calling her.

- Last call. - Oh, Tucker, that's us.

- We gotta go. Come on. - No, just wait.

Did she definitely say she was coming?

No.

Well, then that's her answer.

Tucker, look at me.

It's over. Trust me.

[slow-tempo music intro]

[vocalizing]

♪ I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow ♪

♪ And each road leads you where you wanna go ♪

♪ And if you're faced with a choice and you have to choose ♪

♪ I hope you choose the one that means the most to you ♪

♪ And if one door opens to another door closed ♪

♪ I hope you keep on walking till you find the window ♪

♪ If it's cold outside ♪

♪ Show the world the warmth of your smile ♪

♪ And more than anything ♪

♪ More than anything ♪

♪ My wish for you ♪

♪ Is that this life becomes all that you want it to ♪

♪ Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small ♪

♪ And never need to carry more than you can hold ♪

♪ While you're out there getting where you're getting to ♪

♪ I hope you know somebody loves you ♪

♪ And wants the same things, too ♪

♪ Yeah, this ♪

♪ Is my dream ♪

♪ I hope you never look back, but you never forget ♪

♪ All the ones who love you in the place you left ♪

♪ I hope you always forgive and you never regret ♪

♪ And you help somebody every chance you get ♪

♪ Oh, you find God's grace in every mistake ♪

♪ And always give more than you take ♪

♪ But more than anything ♪

♪ Yeah, more than anything ♪

♪ My wish for you ♪

♪ Is that this life becomes all that you want it to ♪

♪ Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small ♪

♪ And never need to carry more than you can hold ♪

♪ While you're out there getting where you getting to ♪

♪ I hope you know somebody loves you ♪

♪ And wants the same things, too ♪

♪ Yeah, this ♪

♪ Is my ♪

♪ Wish ♪

♪ This is my wish ♪

♪ I hope you know somebody loves you ♪

♪ May all your dreams come true ♪

♪ Oh, this is my wish ♪

♪ This is my wish ♪

♪♪♪

[music fades]

♪ There's a little honky-tonk just north of the line ♪

♪ They call it Mason-Dixon, but it's all in your mind ♪

♪ When it comes to pretty women, better leave that all behind ♪

♪ We're gonna head up north ♪

♪ Me and the boys gonna party all night and make some noise ♪

♪ You might call it Yankee pickin' ♪

Heeere weeere weeere weeere.

Chewy! Chewy! Chewy!

Come on, guys! More!

[humming]

Chewy! Get down from there before someone catches you.

Who cares?

- I'm cleaning toilets, man. - For now.

But our big break is coming, man. I can feel it.

Yeah, you've been saying that for months now.

I haven't had one gig. Shoot, I got bumped at the mall

at an open mic by a nine-year-old girl.

I'm trying, man.

I'm showing people your demo, but they wanna hear more.

How are those other songs coming?

I mean, I'm working on 'em.

"I mean, I'm working on 'em."

Dude, the only thing you're working on

is checking your phone every five minutes

to see if Lisa wrote you.

- That's not true. - Yeah?

[phone buzzes]

Spam.

I haven't heard nothing since we got here.

She hasn't returned any of my calls.

She's blocked me on everything.

I'm gonna tell you something that I told you yesterday,

the day before that, and the day before that.

Let her go.

I've tried.

Then put it in one of your songs.

Yeah, um, get a horse, a crying mama,

and a drunken granddaddy, and you've got a number-one hit.

Just... focus on the positives, man.

We're in Nashville. We're in Nashville.

We've been dreaming about this forever.

And I'd rather be here scrubbing toilets

than back home where nothing else happens.

Feel better?

- Yeah. - Yeah? Yeah?

- Yes. Yeah. Yeah. - Good.

'Cause I'm not cleaning those toilets.

[phone buzzes] - Oh!

Not this time, dude.

- Oh, yes! - Same Nashville girl?

Yep. And she is crazy about me, dude.

She's also really hot. Check this out.

- Dude. - Yeah?

That's Patsy Cline.

Yeah?

Well, Catsy Pine wants to meet Conny Jash in person.

What do you think about that?

You know, we even have this cute little saying

when we meet each other for the first time.

I don't know. It's cool.

[phone buzzing]

What? More spam?

No.

What?

Dude, I gotta go home right now.

- What? - This isn't good.

Hey!

[thunder rumbling]

- Hey, Son. - Hey.

We're, uh, really glad you made it all the way back here.

Yeah, I wouldn't be anywhere else.

Chewy had to stay behind to cover our shifts.

Chewy? Working?

- He also has a date. - Chewy? A date?

Wow.

It was so great to see you walk into that church.

All right, I'm done being sad.

This place...

just isn't gonna be the same without Miss Nett.

Heck, this whole town ain't gonna be the same.

How long you in town for, Tuck?

Cassie Jo Campbell's back in town.

Her concert was mine and Lisa's first date.

Well, you come down at the theater and work for me tonight.

I just don't feel like going anywhere.

Do you think Nett would have anything around here

stronger than sody pop?

Grandpa, I know for a fact she did,

and I know right where she kept it.

So, did the doctor say what happened to Miss Nett?

[sighs] It was her heart. It just gave out.

Nett always joked she was gonna work herself to death,

and I guess in a way, she did.

Yeah, Nett had a lot of love in her heart.

Especially for you.

I loved her like a sister.

♪ On a hill far away ♪

♪ Stood and old rugged cross ♪

♪ The emblem of suffering and shame ♪

♪ And I love that old cross ♪

♪ We're the dearest and best ♪

♪ For a world of lost sinners was laid ♪

♪ And I'll cherish the old rugged cross ♪

♪ Till my trophies at last I lay down ♪

♪ I will cling to that old rugged cross ♪

♪ And exchange it someday for a crown ♪

♪ To the old rugged cross ♪

♪ I will ever be true ♪

♪ Its shame and reproach I gladly bear ♪

♪ Then he'll call me someday ♪

♪ To my home far away ♪

♪ Where his glory forever I share ♪

♪ And I'll cherish the old rugged cross ♪

♪ Till my trophies at last I lay down ♪

♪ I will cling to the old rugged cross ♪

♪ And exchange it someday for a crown ♪

♪ I will cling to the old rugged cross ♪

♪ And exchange it someday ♪

♪ For a crown ♪

To Nett.

- To Nett. - To Nett.

All right. I'm gonna go back to Nett's office

and try to start rearranging a few things.

Whatever did I do to deserve you?

You've been my rock through so much love and pain.

Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.

It's what us country folks do, right?

We stick together through the good times and the bad.

I've said it once before and I'll say it again.

Country boys are the best boys.

Well, you got that right. - [laughs]

Hey, guys, let's get out of here. What do you say?

- The three of us. - Y'all two go ahead, man. I'm...

I'm just gonna stay here for a while, I think.

To Nett.

♪ And exchange it someday ♪

♪ For a crown ♪

I'm sorry. We're closed.

You better put pants on this one.

It's gonna catch his death.

Tucker.

I thought you might be coming to town.

I heard about Miss Nett. I'm so sorry.

Ah, thanks.

Yeah, Mama's taking it pretty hard.

How have you been?

I'm okay. Um, busy.

I split my time on campus and helping out here at the store.

How's Nashville?

Oh, it's tough. Tougher than I thought it'd be.

- And Chewy? - Oh, Chewy's Chewy.

Hey, did you hear? Cassie Jo Campbell's in town.

Yeah, I saw that. Yeah.

Well, are you going?

No. No. I don't really listen to country music anymore.

- It's too... - Too twangy.

I was going to say it's too sad.

I've missed you, Lisa.

Why haven't you returned any of my calls, my texts?

- I know. I'm sorry. - That doesn't matter now.

I came here to ask you something.

Oh, Tucker, I don't think that's a good idea.

Lisa, are you almost done with that dummy?

Tucker.

Denny also goes to Tech.

It's good to see you. How are things down in Memphis?

Nashville.

Tucker just stopped in to say hi. We were just catching up.

Oh. Almost done?

I believe so. Are we done?

Lisa, I really need to talk to you.

Did you tell Tucker the big news?

Better yet, show him.

Or is your hand too heavy to lift?

Well, would you look at that.

It'll be a long engagement, of course.

We both have school to finish.

We really should go. We have to meet our parents

to discuss the engagement party at the country club tomorrow.

Yeah, and you don't wanna keep that country club waiting.

It was really good seeing you, Tucker.

I hope you get everything you ever wanted in life.

Yeah, and I hope your life will be very... comfy.

- Because you're mine. - You wish.

Because you're mine.

Not in a million years, creep.

- Because you're mine... - I walk the...

line. - ...line.

- Chester? - Betsey?

I don't understand. I'm supposed to be meeting...

- Conny Jash? - You, too?

No. I'm Conny Jash.

Wait, don't tell me that... You're Catsy Pine?

Oh, this can't be happening.

What are you doing in Nashville?

I go to college here.

All those chats online.

All those late-night chats online.

All those late late chats online.

- Ohh! - Ohh!

Okay, well, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go back to my dorm

and destroy all of my electronics

and then gouge my eyes out.

I fully understand.

Hey, uh, good luck on your finals.

You know, I know you've been stressing about that, so...

Yeah, I was, uh, totally freaking out.

Um, I really appreciated you talking me off the ledge

the other night.

It helped.

- Okay. - Yeah.

- This never happened. Swear? - Swear.

Just one more question before you go.

Why did you pretend to be someone else online?

Why did you?

Hello. Look at me.

I mean, you know, I thought...

I thought all my problems would be solved

when I got to Nashville.

I'm still not the country boy I wanna be.

But you...

- What about me? - Well, you...

You're this hot, voluptuous Amazon woman.

Of course I mean that as a compliment.

You think I'm hot?

I do.

Thanks, Chewy.

And I like the, uh... uh,

part in your hair.

It's very straight.

You know, Tucker is always talking about this.

- The part in your hair? - No.

How things are written in the stars.

[people chattering]

What are you saying?

Wow.

I must have been crazy

for believing that simply loving you would be enough.

Cassie Jo, we have hair and makeup here.

Oh.

Then I guess this is goodbye.

Goodbye.

Hang on a second.

- Are you okay? Oh, baby. - I'll be fine.

I can tell 'em to come back in a minute if you want.

Everybody's waiting. This show must go on, right?

- You can send them in. - Are you sure?

Okay.

[slow-tempo music intro]]

♪ Crazy ♪

♪ I'm crazy for feeling ♪

♪ So lonely ♪

♪ And I'm crazy ♪

♪ Crazy for feeling so blue ♪

♪ I knew ♪

♪ You'd love me as long as you wanted ♪

♪ And someday ♪

♪ You'd leave me for somebody new ♪

♪ Worry ♪

♪ Why do I let myself worry? ♪

♪ Wonderin' ♪

♪ What in the world did I do ♪

♪ Crazy ♪

♪ For thinking my love could hold you ♪

♪ I'm crazy for trying ♪

♪ And I'm crazy for crying ♪

♪ And I'm crazy for loving you ♪

♪ Crazy ♪

♪ For thinking my hurt could hold you ♪

♪ I'm crazy for trying ♪

♪ And I'm crazy for crying ♪

♪ And I'm crazy for loving ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ Ohh-ohh ♪

[fans cheering]

And just like that, she's engaged.

That just proved she wasn't the girl for you.

How could she just run back to him?

That's those folks from that side of town.

They stick together.

- I know, but... - But what?

I thought she was the one for me, Grandpa.

I thought she was coming to Nashville with me.

That wouldn't have been good for either of you.

Why does everyone that I love go away?

And what is it about me? Why did she reject me?

She didn't reject you.

Yeah, she did.

No, she didn't.

She was gonna go to Nashville and, well, I stopped her.

- What are you talking about? - Hand me the wrench.

No. Tell me what's going on.

- The wrench, Tucker. - No, sir.

You taught me my whole life to be a man.

So I'm asking you, man to man, what did you do?

Tucker. Your trip to Nashville,

the tickets, the place to stay, I paid for it all.

No, you didn't.

Chewy got that money from his rich relatives.

Nah. Think about it.

There's nobody in Chewy's family got two nickels to rub together.

But you don't have that kind of money either.

Well, maybe I don't, but Hank Grundy does.

Hank settled up his poker debt.

I gave the money to Chewy to pay for your trip

on one condition...

That he stop that girl from going with you.

Where do you get off messing with my life like that?

Remember who you're talking to, boy.

Of all the selfish things to do.

I thought you cared about me. I thought you believed in me.

I do believe in you and your God-given talent.

But you were gonna throw it all away for that girl.

You're a star, Tucker.

And a girl like that is nothing but a distraction.

What do... What do you know about what I need?

Well, maybe I don't know what you need,

but I do know what your mama and daddy need.

And they haven't been the same since losing Billy.

They didn't have the money to send you to college,

and now you're going off to Nashville to have your dream.

It's the first time in a long time I see them have hope.

You shouldn't have done it, Grandpa.

Well, I reckon I'll have to settle it up with the good Lord

when I see him.

But I promise you this.

There'll come a time when you'll look back

and you'll know this all happened for a reason.

No. I'm leaving.

I'm going back to Nashville, and Lisa's coming with me.

Tucker. Tucker!

Aw, Nellie.

Someday this will make a great country song.

[grunts]

Can I help you, sir?

Yeah. I'm here to get Lisa Masters.

I'm sorry. This is a private party.

- No, but I see her right there. - Sir, you're not a member here.

She knows me. It's okay.

Please, sir, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.

I see her. She's right... Five minutes.

Don't make me tell you one... Please.

Mr. Masters, I'm sorry.

I told this gentleman that this was a private party,

but he barged right in.

I'll handle this. [clears throat]

I'm sorry, young man,

but I think it's best if you leave now.

I'm not leaving without Lisa.

Lisa! Lisa! Get your hands off me!

I don't know what you think you're doing.

Lisa's going back to Nashville with me,

and no one's gonna stop us.

If I have to, I will call the authority.

Do it. The more you try to control her,

the faster she'll come running to me.

That's it. You're going to jail.

Tucker, what are you doing here?

We're going back to Nashville, the two of us.

Okay, sweetheart, I'm calling the police.

I know you came to the bus station

- the day after graduation. - Please don't do this.

I know you planned on coming with me to Nashville.

What is this cowboy boy talking about?

DENNY: Yeah, Lisa.

What is he talking about?

Could everyone just give Tucker and me a moment, please?

We're not leaving you alone with him. You have a fiancé now.

- Daddy, Denny, I said please. - And I said no.

Franklin, your daughter is a grown woman now,

and you will allow her to do what she wants.

That goes for you, too, Denny.

You will give her respect,

and you will get respect back in return.

Now, let's all go inside and allow these two to talk.

Now!

You take all the time you need, sweetheart.

See if he's the right kid.

And if you are out here when we get back,

or if you're not,

we will be so proud of you either way.

- Goodbye, Trucker. - It's Tucker.

Tucker, you have to stop this.

I know the truth now, Lisa. They're all against us.

Tucker, stop. You have your head in the stars.

Come down to earth and listen to me.

What we had was fun, yes, but it wasn't real.

This...

This is real.

Please say something.

For once...

this songwriter doesn't know what to say.

Okay, then.

Don't say anything.

Just remember that night we danced under the stars.

That's what I'll always do.

[slow-tempo music intro]

♪ Looking back ♪

♪ On the memory of ♪

♪ The dance we shared ♪

♪ Beneath the stars above ♪

♪ And for a moment ♪

♪ All the world was right ♪

♪ How could I have known ♪

♪ That you'd ever say goodbye? ♪

♪ And now ♪

♪ I'm glad I didn't know ♪

♪ The way it all would end ♪

♪ The way it all would go ♪

♪ Our lives ♪

♪ Are better left to chance ♪

♪ I could have missed the pain ♪

♪ But I'da had to miss ♪

♪ The dance ♪

♪ Holding you ♪

♪ I held everything ♪

♪ For a moment ♪

♪ Wasn't I the king? ♪

♪ And if I'd only known ♪

♪ How the king would fall ♪

♪ Hey, who's to say ♪

♪ You know, I might have changed it all ♪

♪ And now ♪

♪ I'm glad I didn't know ♪

♪ The way it all would end ♪

♪ The way it all would go ♪

♪ Our lives ♪

♪ Are better left to chance ♪

♪ I could have missed the pain ♪

♪ But I'da had to miss ♪

♪ The dance ♪

♪ Yes, our lives ♪

♪ Are better left to chance ♪

♪ I could have missed the pain ♪

♪ But I'da had to miss ♪

♪ The dance ♪

Everything okay here?

Is it?

I guess it has to be.

Congratulations, Denny.

Sometimes a guy in the white hat doesn't win.

[engine starts]

- This is crazy. - Shut up.

Tucker. You're back.

Why haven't you been returning my calls, man?

Betsey, what are you doing here?

Oh. Well, let me introduce you to Miss Catsy Pine.

So Betsey's the girl you were scamming online

while you were scamming me in real life.

What are you talking about, man?

Dude, you told me to my face again and again

that you're a liar.

And like an idiot, I didn't believe you.

You talked to Lisa, I'm guessing.

How could you lie to her and me?

- Please don't hit my face. - Tucker, stop!

It doesn't have a lot going for it already.

He's a liar, Betsey!

He took from Grandpa and lied to Lisa

to stop her from coming to Nashville.

I did it for you, man.

You did it for yourself, man.

For your dream, a famous celebrity.

I trusted you like a brother.

And when I lost Billy...

man, it was you. You were my brother.

I'm sorry, Tucker. I'm sorry, man.

Tucker, Lisa told me everything.

When Chewy stopped her, she was grateful.

She realized she belonged with Denny.

You were just a fun fling.

An exciting country boy from the holler.

I know you don't believe me, man, but I did it for you.

Just get out of my face.

- But I've got connect... - Get out!

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

I'll, um... I'll pack up my stuff and...

No.

I just... I just need to be away from you for a while.

I just need time to figure out what's next,

'cause right now...

I got no idea.

That, um...

That producer, um,

Martin Randall.

He's been calling you, man.

He wants to talk to you.

Stars will work everything out.

Tuck.

You are the most...

talented person I know.

And I love you, man.

I really do.

Tuck.

[country music intro]

CASSIDY: ♪ You keep on saying just leave me alone ♪

♪ I keep on pushing you to pull me close ♪

♪ Baby, this is killing me ♪

♪ Love ain't no mystery ♪

♪ I want to run, run, run away ♪

♪ Away, away ♪

♪ Why, oh, why does it have to be this way? ♪

♪ What if I go? What if I stay? ♪

Tucker.

Thanks for coming in, man. How are you?

A real national recording studio.

This is my lifelong dream, Mr. Randall.

Hey, please, call me Martin, okay?

That sounds great.

So, are you familiar with the song we sent over?

- Yes, sir. - Okay.

You wanna go meet Cassie Jo and try to figure it out?

Come on.

Cassie Jo, this is Tucker. Tucker, meet Cassie Jo.

- Hey. - Hey.

Wait. Do I know you?

[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, you do.

Hey, guys, I think we're about ready to lay one down,

so give it to me real good.

You guys are probably gonna be singing this one

for a long, long time.

Okay, roll it.

[slow-tempo music intro]

♪ It was no accident ♪

♪ Me finding you ♪

♪ Someone had a hand in it ♪

♪ Long before we ever knew ♪

♪ Now I just can't believe ♪

♪ You're in my life ♪

♪ Heaven smiling down on me ♪

♪ As I look at you tonight ♪

♪ I'll tip my hat ♪

♪ To the keeper of the stars ♪

♪ He sure knew what he was doing ♪

♪ When he joined these two hearts ♪

♪ And I owe everything ♪

♪ When I hold you in my arms ♪

♪ And I got all I'll ever need ♪

♪ Thanks to the keeper of the stars ♪

♪ The soft moonlight on your face ♪

♪ Oh, how you shine ♪

♪ It takes my breath away ♪

♪ Just to look into your eyes ♪

♪ I know I don't deserve ♪

♪ A treasure like you ♪

♪ There really are no ways ♪

♪ To show my gratitude ♪

♪ I'll tip my hat ♪

♪ To the keeper of the stars ♪

♪ He sure knew what he was doing ♪

♪ When he joined these two hearts ♪

♪ And I owe everything ♪

♪ When I hold you in my arms ♪

♪ I got all I'll ever need ♪

♪ Thanks to the keeper of the stars ♪

♪ It was no accident ♪

♪ Me finding you ♪

♪ Someone had a hand in it ♪

♪ Long before we ever knew ♪

[cheering]

♪♪♪

♪ You can't tell a heart what to do ♪

♪ Might as well go howl at the moon ♪

♪ Ain't no reason why waste all your time ♪

♪ Up in your head if you want to ♪

♪ But you can't tell a heart what to do ♪

♪ The stars all lay down on black ♪

♪ There'll be millions of 'em One just fell in ♪

♪ It makes three of us ♪

♪ And, girl, I tell you what ♪

♪ Why don't we just let us happen? ♪

♪ Come on Just imagine ♪

♪ If we just let love do what it does ♪

♪ You can't tell a heart what to do ♪

♪ Might as well go howl at the moon ♪

♪ Ain't no reason why waste all your time ♪

♪ Up in your head if you want to ♪

♪ But you can't tell a heart what to do ♪

♪♪♪

[music fades]

[country music intro]

♪ In A place dark and still ♪

♪ Locked and bound No free will to me ♪

♪ And there's no key to be found ♪

♪ What's inside has nowhere to go ♪

♪ Better to keep from the one to use and throw away ♪

♪ Should've kept you from the one ♪

♪ That turned my heart to clay ♪

♪ Pretty words can open up ♪

♪ The wall that's locked deep down inside my chest ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh ♪

♪♪♪