A Nashville Wish (2024)

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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 sh**ting 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 r*fle

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 d*ed, 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.

sh**t, 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.

]

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.