A Nashville Wish (2024) Movie Script
1
Tucker Davis,
you better be up and ready!
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.
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.
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?
Oh, gotta go, man.
Remember, we work
this weekend, okay?
Got you.
Nett.
Come on up
and sing a song with us.
Oh, hush, Hank Grundy.
Can't you see I'm busy?
Well, just one song.
Just one song.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hey, y'all.
This is Tucker Davis.
And we're gonna get back to it.
I got my latest song.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Daisy.
Yes, Franklin?
How would you like
a one-way ticket to Cleveland?
Howdy, ladies.
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.
Are y'all having fun tonight?
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.
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--
Yee-ha!
Ladies and gentlemen,
it is my great pleasure
to introduce
the multiplatinum-selling,
award-winning
country music sensation,
Nashville's Cassie Jo Campbell!
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?
Guys, hold on.
Hold on one second.
Wait. You guys
right down here in front.
Come up here for a minute.
Guys, I think we found ourselves
a real-life Katie and Tommy.
You have to come up here.
Come on. Don't be shy.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
- I should--I should go.
- Yeah.
This one's smart.
She knows better to get between
an old man and his truck.
Wrench.
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.
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'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?
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.
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.
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.
Okay.
We need to go.
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.
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.
Nett's Place.
No, Tucker and Lisa
aren't here right now.
You wanna talk to me?
- Where to, my lady?
- Anywhere with you.
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.
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.
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.
Heeere weeere weeere weeere.
Chewy! Chewy! Chewy!
Come on, guys! More!
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?
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.
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.
What? More spam?
No.
What?
Dude, I gotta go home right now.
- What?
- This isn't good.
Hey!
- 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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 fianc 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.
Everything okay here?
Is it?
I guess it has to be.
Congratulations, Denny.
Sometimes a guy
in the white hat doesn't win.
- 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.
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?
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.
Tucker Davis,
you better be up and ready!
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.
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.
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?
Oh, gotta go, man.
Remember, we work
this weekend, okay?
Got you.
Nett.
Come on up
and sing a song with us.
Oh, hush, Hank Grundy.
Can't you see I'm busy?
Well, just one song.
Just one song.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hey, y'all.
This is Tucker Davis.
And we're gonna get back to it.
I got my latest song.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Daisy.
Yes, Franklin?
How would you like
a one-way ticket to Cleveland?
Howdy, ladies.
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.
Are y'all having fun tonight?
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.
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--
Yee-ha!
Ladies and gentlemen,
it is my great pleasure
to introduce
the multiplatinum-selling,
award-winning
country music sensation,
Nashville's Cassie Jo Campbell!
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?
Guys, hold on.
Hold on one second.
Wait. You guys
right down here in front.
Come up here for a minute.
Guys, I think we found ourselves
a real-life Katie and Tommy.
You have to come up here.
Come on. Don't be shy.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
- I should--I should go.
- Yeah.
This one's smart.
She knows better to get between
an old man and his truck.
Wrench.
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.
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'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?
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.
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.
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.
Okay.
We need to go.
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.
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.
Nett's Place.
No, Tucker and Lisa
aren't here right now.
You wanna talk to me?
- Where to, my lady?
- Anywhere with you.
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.
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.
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.
Heeere weeere weeere weeere.
Chewy! Chewy! Chewy!
Come on, guys! More!
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?
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.
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.
What? More spam?
No.
What?
Dude, I gotta go home right now.
- What?
- This isn't good.
Hey!
- 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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 fianc 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.
Everything okay here?
Is it?
I guess it has to be.
Congratulations, Denny.
Sometimes a guy
in the white hat doesn't win.
- 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.
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?
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.