A Bluegrass Christmas (2024)

[bunniefuu]

["Feels

Like Christmas"]

My silent night is

when you're by my side

Feels like Christmas to me

When I lay on your shoulder

and pretend that it's colder

Sure feels like

Christmas to me

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa...

Feels like Christmas

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa...

Feels like Christmas

No frost bite

tappin' at my nose

No fa la la's or h* h* h*'s

But everywhere I go

It feels like Christmas

Long way from

that December moon

Don't care if it

gets here soon

Because every day it

feels like Christmas

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa...

It feels like Christmas

[Sarah] Sweetie, just

space it out, okay.

And if you can you pick up

those lights over there

- a little bit higher...

- Honey,

I'm just trying not to fall.

[laughs]

Katie will catch you.

I will not catch you, Dad.

Well, what good are

you down there then?

I'm here for support.

Both moral and physical.

Dad, are you sure you

don't want me to help you?

It's my fatherly duty every year

and you're not

taking it from me.

Oh!

But you can hold the

ladder real tight.

If you don't mind.

Told you we'd get her up there.

It's beautiful.

I can't believe this angel

is still alive and kicking.

Why? You taught me to

be a pro craftsman.

You were in the fifth grade.

Just because I was 11 doesn't

mean I wasn't a pro, Dad.

["Joy to the World"]

["Joy to the World"]

She's looking good.

Hi, Mr. Breckenridge.

Chocolate's a he actually.

Of course, he is.

Well, we're getting there.

He's got the pins,

screws, plate, but

moving much better

than I thought he would.

Well, that's good

because my son Grant

is coming to pick

him up tomorrow.

Oh, yeah, Chocolate's

not ready to leave,

sir. In fact, he has a long

way to go, in my opinion.

[chuckles]

Yeah, right. Well,

my group has a race

coming up in February

and I'm gonna need

Chocolate to run.

Yeah, he's not ready.

That's a no-go.

I wasn't asking

your opinion, Katie.

I'm telling you,

he's going to run.

And I'm telling you

that if you run him,

he'll break that leg again.

[Jim] You know, I

donate a lot of money

to keep this sanctuary running.

I even bring my own

horses here to get rehab.

- And we appreciate that.

- So, when I say

I want my dadgum horse back

that means

I'm going to get

my dadgum horse back, Katie.

What's the problem here?

[Jim] The problem here

is your daughter doesn't

seem to realize

who pays whose

salary around here.

Don't act like this isn't

anything other than

a tax write off for

you, Mr. Breckenridge!

You hear that, Don?

Now, she's questioning

my integrity.

- Katie...

- No,

we put the health of our

horses ahead of anything here.

If Chocolate's not ready to

race, he's staying here, 100%.

I don't care what you

think, Mr. Breckenridge.

My son gets in from

Georgia tomorrow.

He will be here with my

trailer to pick up my horse.

Legally, you will

release my horse

and that is the end

of this conversation.

Or you can spend your precious

money on attorney fees.

You know what?

I don't think I'll be placing

any more of my tax write off

with this sanctuary.

And you can forget about

my year end gift too.

[Jim]

Merry Christmas.

[Don]

We're done.

Breckenridge is not

only our largest donor,

he makes up over half

our annual budget, Katie.

[Sarah]

Just call him, Don.

I'm sure he'll reconsider

now that's he's calmed down.

[Don] I did.

He's not budging.

And we have to figure out a

way how to raise a substantial

amount of money by January

to make next year's budget or

we shut the doors.

Don't forget

Granddaddy's bell pepper.

Oh yeah. Thanks.

And, don't worry.

I won't forget to set

up the tree for you.

Thanks, Dad.

Ooh...

If I was lost now I'm found

Ooh...

I feel like I'm

dreaming out loud

[Journalist] So, Claire Crosby,

twelve number one hits.

Back when this all started

did you think you'd be here?

[Claire] I mean, I

definitely didn't think that

all this was possible but

I dreamt about it.

Pretty much every day.

And I saw great country artists

putting out inspiring music and

I just hoped that one day,

if I worked hard enough,

that might be me too.

And when you're not on tour,

you're in the studio,

you're making new music.

I love what I do.

If it weren't for the likes of,

I don't know, Loretta Lynn,

Hank Williams Jr.,

Charlie Pride,

Big Hickory Ben Pendleton

and the Blue Mountain Revival

I definitely would not

be where I am today.

They taught me so

much in my early days.

They had a big influence

on your sound, too?

Oh, absolutely. I mean,

Ben taught me how

to be myself on stage.

Not to be someone else

or get caught up

in image, you know.

A lot of people

forget about heart.

Ben gave me my first

professional gig, too.

I was there that night.

You lit up the stage.

Oh, thank you.

That was my first tour.

And still the

best tour of my life.

Ben really took my

under his wing,

and treated me like family.

I owe him a lot for that.

[knocking at door]

Hey, Granddaddy!

Oh... Chili!

Close the door behind

ya, Katie Bear.

[chuckles]

Okay.

Good to see you too, Granddaddy.

You doing okay?

I haven't seen you in

the stables in a bit.

Oh yeah. Not bad, anyway.

Oh, I just wake up and I

have my morning coffee, and read

the paper and...

Nobody's telling me what

to do or when to do it.

Wait, you still get a

physical paper, Granddaddy?

Katie, I'm a traditionalist.

Plus, I can't figure

out that darn tablet.

I can help you with that.

You don't have to do that.

Technology never done

nuthin' good for nobody.

Hey, you want to come by and see

Bill Monroe tomorrow morning?

Yeah.

Yeah. It's been a minute since

I've seen ole Billy.

[Katie]

Don't give me attitude, Bill.

I got to get you looking

sharp for Granddaddy.

Your horse is named Bill?

Oh, yeah.

His name's Bill,

but he's not mine.

He's my Granddaddy's.

Cute.

Does Bill have a last name?

Monroe.

Of course it is.

Well, I'm into Bill

Monroe, the guy's a legend.

Your Grandfather

must love Bluegrass.

He did, yeah.

Ever hear of Ben Pendleton?

Big Hickory Ben Pendleton and

The Blue Mountain Revival?

That's my Granddaddy.

Wow!

He was one of the best.

What happened to him?

[Ben]

There he is!

Good morning, Katie Bear.

[Bill Monroe nickers]

I'll let those

two have a moment.

I'm just here to

pick up Chocolate.

You're Breckenridge's son?

Yeah...

He said you might

be a little disagreeable.

Oh, I'm a lot disagreeable.

[Ben] Okay.

Maybe you two should take your

lover's spat somewhere else.

Oh, ah, this isn't a spat.

And we just met.

Kind of...

I'm Grant.

- Katie.

- Look, Katie,

I know my Dad

can be unreasonable at times,

and I apologize for that,

but I got to get going.

My Dad has a

trainer at the house

and they're waiting

on the horse, so...

Maybe we can grab a

coffee or something

and you can tell me

exactly what's going on.

[Bluegrass-inspired Christmas

carol instrumentally playing]

[Katie] So what type of

law do you practice?

Oh, the boring kind, corporate.

I'm one of those guys

who sits in an office

and reads papers all day.

I pictured you much

more Atticus Finch.

Hmm. So did I.

When I graduated law school,

I thought I'd be making a

big difference in the world.

Sounds soul-crushing.

Well, we can't all be

selfless equine doctors.

But maybe I can help.

What's my Dad done now?

He's pulling our funding.

And without his annual donation,

our barn doors will be

closing permanently.

We won't have the

funding to keep it going.

[sigh]

My Dad...

I'm sorry to hear that.

Do you think you

could talk to him?

Have you tried

talking to that man?

Once he's set on something,

there's no changing his mind.

Maybe you can have a fundraiser?

Like what?

Like a concert.

Your grandfather's

Bluegrass royalty.

Just ask him to headline.

No. He doesn't play

anymore, Grant.

Yeah, I know he's retired,

but I'm sure he would.

No, like he hasn't

picked up an instrument

since my Grandma died.

Gotcha.

Sorry, I didn't know.

He had two loves,

music and my Grandma.

And when she died,

they both died.

Well, if he knows how

much this means to you,

maybe if you ask nicely,

he'll play a song or two.

Once my Granddaddy's

set on something,

there's no changing his mind.

Yeah, I know the type.

Fun fact. I might or might not

be in a band back in Georgia.

- Oh!

- And the biggest venue we've ever played is my garage.

Let me guess.

Icelandic synth pop?

Thrash metal?

Eighties power ballads?

- Am I even close?

- Very close.

Country, and a little folk.

I'm clearly sitting across from

a very serious music connoisseur

with a refined palette.

I assume you play.

I sing here and there.

Had a band in high school.

K Pop? German reggae?

No, no, no, no!

- Avant-garde Jazz?

- Okay, touch.

Shocker... Bluegrass.

Hey,

why don't you

headline the event?

- What?

- Yeah. You sing.

If you need me on guitar,

I could lend a hand.

You've never even heard me sing.

I could be terrible.

Let's find out.

Excuse me!

I have Big Hickory

Ben Pendleton's

- granddaughter right here.

- No, no, no, no, no.

And she would love to

sing a song with you guys.

No, no, I'm fine. Thank you.

It's-yeah, no.

Miss Katie Pendleton, everyone!

Come on. Give her a

little encouragement.

[clapping]

I'm going to k*ll you.

Well, you got to go sing first.

Katie! Katie! Katie!

Katie! Katie! Katie!

All right.

Do you know

"Wayfaring Stranger"? Okay.

["Wayfaring Stranger"]

I'm just a poor

wayfaring stranger

Walking through

this world alone

There is no sickness,

toil, or danger

In that bright land

to which I go

I'm going there

to see my father

And when I do no

more I'll roam

I am going over Jordan

I'm just going over home

I'm going there

to see my father

And when I do no

more I'll roam

I am going over Jordan

I'm just going over home

[applause and cheering]

Happy Anniversary, Holly.



Hey, Granddaddy.

Hey, Katie Bear.

Thank you.

Twenty years to the

day she left us.

Do you believe that?

Yeah, she was a

pretty awesome lady.

Yeah. She sure was.

She, ah...

You know, she, ah...

It's okay.

Granddaddy, we don't

have to say anything.

We can just... be.

Hey Dad, can I talk

to you for a minute?

Yeah, sure, son.

I don't think you should pull

the funding for Fields of Blue.

Why is that?

It just doesn't seem right.

That's what you came in

here to talk to me about?

My mind is made up.

Why do you care anyway?

It's just that place,

it's important

and you've been

supporting it for years.

And I will support another

sanctuary somewhere else.

Well, I just thought

that I could...

I don't have the

time or the desire

to deal with

disrespectful people.

If the sanctuary wants

to take my money

they can also take my orders.

- Doesn't that make sense?

- No. Not really.

And Katie, the vet there, she

really loves these horses...

Ah ha! Katie! Ha ha ha.

I see where this is headed.

If you'll excuse me,

I got a horse to rehab.



[Ben]

There you go!

Hey...

So...

I know you heard about

how we're losing

the funding for the sanctuary.

Yes ma'am.

Very sorry to hear that news.

I guess old Bill's gonna have

to come live with me, huh?

Yeah, well, here's the thing.

It's not just Bill.

I mean, we have thirty-six

horses over there.

Well, they'll all get re-homed

and you'll find a good

paying job as a vet in town.

It's your Mom and Dad

I'm most worried about.

Well...

I think I've found a way for

us to save the sanctuary.

Maybe.

What's that?

A benefit concert.

Well it worked for Live Aid.

Yeah, I mean,

we don't have Queen.

Yeah, who you got?

Well...

- You.

- Don't you do that to me.

You know I don't

play no more, Katie.

I know, but I was thinking...

No! You weren't thinking.

[door opens, closes]

Yella Dawg, let's go.

[horse neighs]

Hey.

I talked to my Dad.

Or tried to at least.

Yeah, there's no changing

his mind about the money.

I talked to my Granddaddy.

Same boat.

So, did you think

any more about it?

About a benefit concert with

no headliner to raise funds?

Kinda. I mean hear me out.

This is what I'm pitching.

You and I form a band.

With your last name some

Bluegrass fans will show.

And if we can find

someone bigger to come

and take our place, we do it.

But for now, we just need

to get the ball rolling.

And you might be the

only ball we have.

Do you ride?

Horses?

[Katie laughs]

Well, I mean, I don't not ride.

How's that?

We're riding?

[Katie] I do my best

thinking on a horse.

And I need to think about this.

Okay...

[Katie]

How are you feeling?

[Grant] I, I think I'm

getting the hang of it.

[horse whinnies]

[Grant]

Easy boy.

[Grant] You know, you could've

slowed down out there just a bit!

A lot even.

[Katie] Yeah, we don't

go slow around here.

I thought you rode?

Yeah. When I was 12.

But don't worry about me.

I could've ridden all

day, but my guy here...

[horse snorts]

Clearly needs a break.

Yeah.

Those hills are

beautiful, right?

Yeah.

We can't lose this place.

No, I don't think you can.



[Christmas Country music

plays in background]

Can I help you?

Sorry, this might be

rude, but are you famous?

You think someone famous would

walk into this restaurant

in this town?

Huh...

Is there more?

Are you sure you're

not a singer?

Only in the shower.

Yes...

Big Hickory Ben Pendleton!

I knew I recognized your face!

From your "Playing

the Smokies" CD cover!

Can I get an

autograph for my Mom?

No.

[horses whinny and snort]

[Don] She seems pretty anxious.

Easily spooked.

Here Dad, I got it.

I got it.

Hi, Luna.

Welcome to your new home.

[Katie] You're going

to love it here.

[Luna nickers]

I never know exactly

how you do that, Katie.

Trade secret.

Dad, you wanna go

finish up the paperwork

and I'll introduce our

friend to her new home.

Hi Luna.

You just got to trust us, Luna.

[Luna nickers]

[knocking]

[Yella Dawg barks]

- [Katie] Hey.

- Hey.

Sorry for dropping in.

I figured if we're going

to be in a band together,

step one would be

hearing me play.

I was hoping you have a guitar?

I don't.

But I know who does.

[Yella Dawg grunts]

Are you the boy who's helping

shut down my family's sanctuary?

Well, sir, I understand

why you might think that,

but that's not really

what's happening.

So, you think I don't

know what's happening?

That maybe I'm too

old to understand?

Too senile to get it?

Um... no.

Katie, what did you tell

your grandfather about us?

Oh, so you two are an us?

No. We're just, ah,

we're a band.

- [Ben] A band?

- Uh huh.

Well, that's even weirder

than being an us.

I was just wondering if

I could borrow a guitar.

Well, why didn't

you just say so?



You can use any one you want.

Except that one.

No one touches Jenny, but me.

Yes, sir.

Yeah, you picked a good one.

[Grant plays the guitar]

Do you know "Hark The

Herald Angels Sing"?

Yeah.

[Grant plays the guitar]

Hark! The herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King

Peace on earth

and mercy mild

God and sinners reconciled

Joyful all ye nations rise

Join the triumph

of the skies

With angelic host proclaim

Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark! The herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King

[Katie] So, we're going

to need to pick a date.

Social media campaign,

pick out some flyers.

Maybe I can talk to

some local businesses.

How about first things

first, we need a venue.

And a band name.

How about a band period.

We're a band.

No. We are a duo.

Brooks and Dunn,

Hall and Oates...

Captain and Tennille...

Bert and Ernie?

Okay. So, we don't want to be

"Sesame Street's" finest.

[Luna nickers]

So, you don't play and

I'll be on the acoustic.

Maybe we add a fiddle

and a five-string banjo?

Yeah. And maybe someone

who can handle the mando.

[Luna squeals and snorts]

Is that horse okay?

Oh. Yeah, she's fine.

Just a little anxiety.

Not much different than

most people I know.

Okay. So where do we find

these players around here?

Some of my Granddaddy's

guys still play at the bar

in Pierce County

on Friday nights.

We can see if they have

some recommendations.

It's a date.

Not a date.

[Grant]

Not a date-date.

Just two friends

listening to Bluegrass.

And forming a band to

play at a benefit concert.

[Katie] All right, girl.

[Luna snorts]

Let's get you moving around,

get the blood flowing,

a little exercise...

[Luna snorts]

[Katie] Whoa! Whoa!

[Luna squeals]

Hey, are you okay?

No! Stop! Just give

her some space.

[Luna squeals and

whinnies loudly]

[smashing sounds]

Ah, I'm sorry.

[Luna neighs and squeals]

Easy there, careful now...

[Luna neighs and snorts]

Ah! The angel...



[Grant] Hey, sorry...

I was just trying to help.

I can replace it.

No. You can't.



Hey...

Do you want to talk or anything?

That little angel,

I made that with my

grandparents when I was a kid.

It's one of the last things

that reminds me of my Grandma

every Christmas.

Wow. That, ah,

that was important.

I'm sorry.

I know it was an accident.

I just need a minute.

It just doesn't

make it any easier.

[Bluegrass version

of "Jingle Bells"]

Are these the guys from

Big Hickory's band?

Yep. I've known them all

since before I could walk.

[applause]

[Billy] Hey Katie.

How's the old man?

I haven't seen him in ages.

He doesn't get out too much.

Yeah, well, he earned

his nickname, huh.

Old Hickory.

Hardest wood out there for

the hardest head out there.

[Katie]

He hasn't changed. But, um...

I wanted to talk to you about

my family's horse sanctuary.

We've lost our funding.

And we need a significant

amount by the end of the year

in donations or

we'll close for good.

- Well, that ain't good.

- It's not.

So, we're hoping to

do a benefit concert.

Yeah, we're trying to put

together a Bluegrass band

and Katie said you

might know some folks.

Hey, boys, come here.

Katie and this young fellow want

us to put the band together.

Oh no. We were thinking

you might know some...

We would love if the Blue

Mountain Revival Boys

would play with Katie.

What?

This is our hook.

Big Hickory's

granddaughter reuniting

with Blue Mountain Revival!

Does Ben know about this?

He'll be fine.

Well, how much

does this gig pay?

Nothing! It pays nothing.

We have nothing.

So, if you can't do it

that's totally fine...

Katie, Katie. I think

it's safe for me to say,

on behalf of the

Blue Mountain Revival Boys,

we are in!

[Katie]

You are?

They are in!

Girl, you got yourself a band!

[Billy laughs and plays a

few chords on the mandolin]

We actually have a

hook now, Katie.

This is good.

This is very good.

No it's not, Grant.

My Granddaddy's

gonna be furious.

Why?

You don't just take

another man's band.

That's like rock and roll 101.

I was just trying to help.

I can go back in there

and tell them no.

We can't tell them no now.

They're so fired up.

And they're really good guys.

- I'm not gonna do that to them.

- Yeah.

Okay, so, we can't do it...

And we can't undo it.

Something like that.

Well, this is the

best hook we have

if we're going to pull this off.

It's time to get to work.

I think I have an idea

of where we can start.

Hmm.

Meet me in the morning.

["The Garland"]

All that I wanted

When I was a little kid

Was laid out before me

Love in the shape of gifts

Now all I want is this

For all of this to last

Hold on to the moments

That all too soon must pass

Let's just revel in

The lights, the

tree, the mistletoe

Tuck in the children

And hold each other tight

There's an evergreen

Wrapped up in a garland

There's a Christmas tree

At the center of a family

There's a family

Counting up their blessings

By the light of

that Christmas tree

We sing Silent Night

Under the street lights

Neighbors open doors and

Welcome us inside

Please take a photo quick

I swear this is perfect

The noise, the joy,

the drinks, a kiss

All I want is this

Because before we know

Morning's here

and here they go

Footsteps like heartbeats

Running down the hall

There's an evergreen

Wrapped up in a garland

There's a Christmas tree

At the center of a family

There's a family

Counting up their blessings

By the light of

that Christmas tree

Hello.

Just the usual, I guess.

Cancel that.

Where's our angel?

It fell. And broke.

And what is this?

Blue Mountain Revival...

That ain't your band.

- That's my band.

- I dunno, Granddaddy.

Seems like you don't

really have a band anymore.

Seems like there's a lot you've

been missing since Grandma died.

That's enough!

[Luna snorts and whinnies]

Sorry, horse.

I'm sorry, Katie.

You cannot have my band.

Some things are sacred.

Okay. I'll take you.

No! How about Claire Crosby?

She's huge these days.

I'll give you her number.

Wait, you know her?

She opened for me

a couple of times

when she was just

starting out. Give her a call.

She's over in Nashville,

that ain't too far.

Plus she owes me one.

But the Blue Mountain Revival

Boys ain't happening.

Are we clear on that?

Okay. No Blue Mountain

Revival Boys.

I'll give her a call.

All right.

[Katie]

Claire Crosby...

[phone rings]

Hello?

[Katie]

Hi! Um...

Claire, this is a strange

call for you to get...

I'm Katie Pendleton and my

Granddaddy is Ben Pendleton.

Awww, Big Hickory,

I love that man!

Oh, he loves you too.

In fact, he gave me your number to see

if you're available for a benefit show.

He said you might owe

him a favor or something?

That old dog.

Okay, well, I'm on tour

but why don't you tell me

a date you were thinking

and I'll see if I

can make it work.

Okay, great.

Yeah, so, ah, my family

has a horse sanctuary and...

[sighs]

[big sigh]

This place really has

everything that we need.

We could fit a lot

of people in here.

Yeah, but even if we

completely sell out,

that'll help keep the

lights on for a few months,

but it doesn't really

replace your Dad's donation.

Well, maybe Claire will pull

through so people donate more.

That's such a long shot.

I don't think we

should bet on that.

Well, if she does play,

we'll have no problem filling

these seats.

Claire Crosby and the

Blue Mountain Revival...

That's pretty cool.

If Claire says yes, there is no

Blue Mountain Revival playing.

What?

My Granddaddy made it clear that

Claire was to play

instead of them.

Well, if she doesn't

get back to you,

we're going to need the

Blue Mountain Revival to play.

It's our only shot

at making any money.

So who cares what

Big Hickory says.

Yeah.

You're right.

[horses whinny]

[Luna squeals]

[Katie] She's not ready, Dad.

Why don't you put the saddle up.

Sometimes they don't

know they're ready

until you get the

saddle on them.

She hasn't felt it in

a while so it's scary.

But once it's on, the horse

actually remembers how it felt

and there's nothing

to be worried about.

I'm not disagreeing with you,

it's just, not her time.

Not yet.

We'll get her there.

Okay, honey.

See Luna, you gotta trust us.

There you are. Band practice?

I tried texting you

but you didn't respond.

sh**t! I completely forgot!

How much time do we have?

We need to leave in ten minutes.

Twenty minutes ago.

Okay...

Hi, Luna.

[Luna whinnies]

[Bluegrass version

"O Come, All Ye Faithful"]

O come, all ye faithful

Joyful and triumphant

O come ye O come ye

To Bethlehem

Come and behold Him

Born the King of Angels

O come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him

Christ the Lord

So the boys and I, we

already made a set list for you.

We figured we'd keep it fun

in the Christmas theme, right?

And here's some fun classics.

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas",

"O Christmas Tree",

"Deck the Halls"...

This looks great, Billy.

But you left off

my favorite song,

"Go Tell It On The Mountain".

Oh,

yeah, well, we knew that was

your Grandma's favorite. So

we left it out out of

respect for your Granddaddy.

But, hey, what do you think?

I mean, I think we could

do well with this list.

I think it's a winner.

I agree, Billy.

I think it's a winner.

Well, here's to that.

Cheers!

[Katie] Okay, so your legs are

going to be turned inward.

Outward might feel more natural,

but remember you're kind of

hugging the horse

with your legs.

This is easy!

Because I have such

a good teacher.

But, I think I'm ready.

- For what?

- Oh, you know.

Trot.

Canter. Wood jumpies.

I saw you last time.

You are not ready.

I'm ready.

[Katie] You're ready?

[Grant] Absolutely.

Okay.

We'll keep it

real slow this time

so I don't lose you.

[Grant] Ha!

Maybe that

wouldn't be such a bad thing.

[Katie]

Be careful what you wish for.

[they both laugh]

[Grant]

Thanks for that lesson...

In humility.

[Ben]

Katie, you in here?

Yeah. Hey, Granddaddy,

do you want me to tack

up Bill Monroe for you?

No, no. I didn't come by

for a ride, Katie Bear.

Just came to hand you the phone.

Hang on one sec.

Well, say something.

Hello?

Hi Katie! It's Claire Crosby.

Oh!

Hi.

[Claire] So, your Granddaddy

filled me in on all the details

and I just wanted

to let you know that I am in.

Excuse me?

[Claire chuckles]

I'm in.

Big Hickory told

me about the good work

that you do with horses.

And it's for a great cause.

So I'm happy to help.

I'm going to add an

extra date to the tour,

and we'll do your charity show.

Claire. Is. In.

I think she enunciated

that correctly.

Thank you, and thank you!

You're welcome, Katie.

My manager will be in touch.

We'll talk soon.

Yes ma'am.

Okay, okay. Enough of that!

Stop it.

Just go get to telling the world

that you got Claire

Crosby in your show now.

[Katie] This looks

absolutely amazing.

Yeah...

Um...

Did you ask your grandfather

if Claire could post

on her socials?

Ben Pendleton hates technology.

He doesn't even know

the word socials.

Well, this is

actually happening.

I mean, with Claire playing...

This is big.

Great for us...

Bad for Blue Mountain Revival.

Oh yeah.

How do you want to handle that?

Probably better to just rip the

band-aid off and get it done.

It's gonna be okay.

They'll understand.

This is seriously like the

uncoolest thing to do ever.

- Like top of the list!

- Hey, they'll understand.

We got Claire!

She's had something like

a dozen number ones.

And a reality show.

I mean, ticket sales

have gone up 30 percent

since the news went

live last night.

You're right.

It's for the good

of the sanctuary.

They'll understand.

They will understand.

They'll understand.

You trying to will

it into existence?

I'm trying to convince myself.

It's not working.

My Granddaddy's the

official mascot for

misery loves company, ya know?

["Silent Night"]

["Silent Night"]

["Silent Night"]

["Silent Night"]

[applause]

[Billy] Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Hey, Katie!

Well, we were gonna

surprise you with that one.

But now you're here,

what do ya think?

Now, I'm bettin'

your pretty vocals

will accompany that

one very nicely.

[Billy]

Very nicely, indeed.

- It sounded fantastic.

- Awesome.

Now, before you say anything

I just want to let you know

how much fun we're

having doing this.

I mean, it's like we've fallen

in love with playing again,

ya know?

Well, ah...

That's actually what I

came here to talk about.

Okie dokie.

Well, what's on your mind?

So...

We got Claire

Crosby to come out.

Claire? Well, that's great!

But why are you looking so

down in the mouth about it?

I mean we could back her up!

She's not playing with you,

she's replacing you.

What do you mean replacin'?

See, my Granddaddy didn't

think it'd be a good idea

for Blue Mountain

Revival to play with me,

kind of like a

reunion without him. And so...

And you didn't think to stand

up to him any different?

No. I didn't.

Well...

I guess that means you're

not much more different

than your Granddaddy.

Excuse me.

[Billy]

Wrap it up boys.

Well, I did it.

Told the band they

were out for the show.

What did Billy say?

Not much.

Stormed off.

Probably won't ever

talk to me again.

Well, he can be such a diva.

No, Granddaddy.

You know who can be a diva?

You.

Nah.

Does it mean anything to you

that those guys were looking

forward to playing again?

That some people still

find joy in playing

and you made me break their hearts?

- Katie Bear,

everyone gets their

heart broken at some point.

No one escapes it.

It's inevitable.

Yeah.

Most people try to get over it

so they can go back

to enjoying life.

[Don] So, I've talked to three

different catering companies.

None of them are willing to

donate the food, but I told them

they can all have a booth if

they split profits with us.

- Smart!

- Oh, I've got outhouses getting donated.

Well, somebody's has

to do the dirty work

so thanks for that,

Mrs. Pendleton.

[message notification]

Claire just posted

thirty minutes ago.

[Katie]

Check our sales.

Whoa! This is going to be...

Big.

Katie! Katie!

I can't believe you got

Claire Crosby to come here!

Only five days away.

Don't forget to

get your tickets.

We already did.

My sister Marie and her kiddos

are coming up from

Lexington for the concert.

Oh, you're the best. Keep telling folks!

- Oh, I will!

Tell your Mom and

Dad that I said hi.

I certainly will, Miss June.

Things are coming

together very well, Katie.

In fact, I just added a

livestream component so that

people that can't make it, can

donate and watch from home.

Okay. You are brilliant.

Brilliant is such

an understatement.

- How about genius?

- Hmmmm.

Not ready to go pass the

brilliant threshold just yet.

I'll go back to work.

[Jim] Did I hear this right?

You've got Claire Crosby

playing Fields of Blue?

Yeah, Dad. We're going

to do it without you.

What's this we, son?

You'll be back in

Atlanta in two weeks.

Doesn't mean I can't make a

difference while I'm here, Dad.

[Jim] You must have gotten

that from your Mother's side.

Don't you ever feel that way?

Like doing something

just because

it's the right thing to do.

Even if it's buried somewhere

way deep down there.

I let my money do the good.

And it's afforded us

some other things too,

including your law degree.

And I'm grateful for that.

Yeah, sometimes I'm not so sure.

So... do you want to

come to the show?

If Crosby's playing, sure.

Okay, well, tickets are

a donation of $30 each.

Hey, hey, I'm your father.

I'm sure you can scoop

me a pair of them.

Yeah.

["THE FIRST NOEL"]

[Luna snorts]

["THE FIRST NOEL"]

["THE FIRST NOEL"]

Hey!

What are you doing?

Figured if I'm gonna

to be an expert rider,

I'll need to be an

expert groomer too.

I also just wanted to

get out of the house.

Luna doesn't like anyone.

She seems to like me.

Besides, what lady doesn't

like to be pampered?

Am I right?

Am I right, Luna?

[Luna whinnies]

Well, this girl is trusting

more and more every day.

That's what this

place is for, right?

[Luna snorts]

Yeah. It is.

So, you ready for

another ride yet?

- I think so.

- But not on Luna.

She doesn't let anyone ride her.

Oh, for sure.

She might trust me,

but I don't trust her.

Yet.

It's coming back to me.

I guess I figured you would

have grew up around horses.

Yeah, my Dad always had them,

so I would see them

occasionally during the summer.

But I grew up with

my Mom in Dallas.

Dallas has horses.

Not where I lived.

Bougie Dallas.

The bougiest.

So, what are you going

back to in Atlanta?

You know, life.

The office.

Papers with the redlines.

City life.

Does that make you happy?

I don't know if I've found

what makes me happy yet.

Well, this is my happy place.

Are you serious?

Ah ha!

Okay, even, even.

Now we're even.

Truce.

Truce, truce, truce.

Oh.

Okay...

Okay, okay, okay, wait.

[phone alert]

What? What is it?

She's out.

Canceling our show due

to strained vocal cords.

Doctor's orders.

[Grant] She canceled, but we,

we can't cancel, Katie.

It's too late to cancel.

What are we supposed

to do, Grant?

We could ask the Blue

Mountain Revival again.

I can't do that.

You know we can't do that.

Okay, I got ya.

Well, I think the

people will understand.

They'll be supportive

for the cause.

And have you and me up there

instead of Claire Crosby? Doubtful.

Why are you always so

sorry for yourself, Katie?

I don't know, Grant.

Is that okay?

I mean this entire

thing has fallen apart

and I really care

about Fields of Blue.

If you cared, you'd

be feeling sorry too.

Or maybe it really

doesn't matter to you.

I mean, who even knows

why you're helping.

- Because I thought that maybe...

- Because of guilt?

Because your father's

responsible for this and if you

lend a hand it absolves you

the devastation of my family?

Wow. That's what

you really think?

My happy place is

going to be gone.

And you're just gonna pack

up and go back to Georgia.

Life goes on for you,

doesn't it, Grant?

You don't care about horses.

Maybe I cared about you.



I'm sorry, Luna.

We were really

getting somewhere.

I'm sorry I let you down.

[Luna whinnies softly]

So, are you just going to

refund everyone's ticket?

I haven't decided anything yet.

I can't even think straight.

Did you get a bunch

of angry responses

when you announced

the cancellation?

I haven't announced it.

I don't even know

how to announce it.

Well, Grant can

help you with that.

Grant can do whatever he wants.

I don't care.

You do care.

I have bigger things

to worry about, Dad.

Well, some things are out

of your control, Katie.

But if you and

Grant had a fight...

We weren't anything,

okay, Mom. Nothing.

Don't kid yourself, sweetheart.

You weren't just two people

getting a fundraiser

up and running.

You may have lost the concert,

but don't lose Grant too.

[horses whinny]

Sorry to hear about Crosby, son.

Yeah.

Hey Dad...

Let's say the great Claire

Crosby was never gonna play.

It was just Katie and

I up on that stage.

Would you have wanted to come?

Would you have asked

for tickets then?

Sure.

I find that hard to buy, Dad.

Look, Grant...

I know I wasn't there for you

much when you were younger.

I couldn't be. Your ma

took you away to Dallas.

You're still my son.

And I still love you.

Hey, I have a question for you.

This whole debacle starting with

you wanting to run Chocolate.

You have plenty of other horses.

You have some colts,

some geldings, ready for their

shot.

Ones that run way better

times than Chocolate.

So, why run Chocolate?

He can't win.

People come to the

track to see champions.

Chocolate was a champion.

He's going to have butts in

seats and bets coming his way.

- Yeah, but he can't win.

- I know.

That is why I'm going

to bet against him.

Heavily.

He could shatter his leg again.

Well, that pretty much

guarantee a last place finish,

now wouldn't it?

Well, I can't do that, Dad.

Where are you going?

[Grant]

To book a flight home.

["O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL"]

["O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL"]

[Grant strumming guitar]

- Did you do this?

- Yeah.

I pulled it out of the

trash the day you tossed it.

Glued it together.

It wasn't geniously done.

[Katie chuckles]

Not even brilliantly.

I wanted to save it to put on

right before the concert, but...

Yeah...

Anyways, I'm leaving tomorrow.

Back to Atlanta.

But I'm glad you came by.

I didn't want to end

things the way we did.

You're... going back?

I thought you were staying

until after Christmas?

Things change, right?

I just wanted to let you

know that just because

something's broken doesn't

mean you have to throw it away.

Especially if it really

means something to you.

If you love it,

you find a way to fix it.

Are you, are you

talking about my angel?

Yeah. I guess I am.

Okay.

Okay...

I'll see you, Katie.

Thanks for the angel.

It was really sweet of you.

[talk show on radio]

[Katie turns off radio]

[knocking]

Granddaddy?

Look what I got back,

Granddaddy.

Katie, what are you

doing with Jenny?

I borrowed her while

you were asleep.

I knew I should make sure

I lock that front door.

Katie Bear, what are you doing?

Let her go.

No.

Katie. Let go of my guitar.

I'm not letting go until

you make me a promise.

You're in no position to be

negotiating nothing right now.

When something's broken,

you don't just throw it away.

If you love it,

you find a way to fix it.

And I love you, Granddaddy.

- I don't need fixin', Katie.

- Yes. You do.

No, I don't. Please...

Stop doin' this.

You're gonna fall in

love with music again.

Right here. Right now.

I can't...

Please. I...

I'm going to let

go of this guitar,

and what you do with

it is your choice.

Thank you.

I'm not playing your show,

if that's what this is about.

There is no show, Granddaddy.

And this has nothing

to do with that.

I just want to see

you happy again.

[Katie sings] Go tell it on

the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds

kept their watching

O'er silent flocks by night

Behold throughout the heaven

There shone

a Holy light

Grandma used to love to hear

you sing this song, Granddaddy.

[Ben starts to play guitar]

[Katie sings] Go tell it

on the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

[Ben stops playing guitar]

[Ben sobs]

Welcome back, Granddaddy.

[Ben sobs]

[Ben pounds at door]

What are you doing

here, Pendleton?

Apologizing.

For what?

For everything.

Walking out on you

boys two decades ago...

Canceling you now

for the show...

Holin' myself up in

my own little world,

making sure no one

else could get in.

Well, I might have

let one person in.

And if you and the boys,

you wanna play with Katie,

you have my blessing.

And I'm sorry.

I missed you, old man!

Come here.

[both chuckling]

I missed you.

[both chuckling]

You all right?

Well, Katie called me a diva.

- I thought I was the diva.

- That's what I told her!

If you're here to help me pack,

you're too late.

I'm here to ask you to stay.

Really?

What have I got to stay for?

I'm not asking you stay

for another day, a week,

or even a month. I just,

I want you to stay.

- Did I miss something?

- No. I did.

And I'm sorry.

You were pretty cruel.

I was.

And you painted me red.

[chuckles]

Guilty as charged.

Are you going back

to your happy place?

If you're not staying for me,

you could stay for the

Blue Mountain Revival Boys.

They're back in. We have

a show to play tomorrow.

And we could use a

second acoustic guitar

on stage with us.

I thought you canceled?

I never really

pulled the trigger.

- And your grandfather?

- He signed off.

I mean he's not playing with

us, but the boys are back.

How'd you do that?

You played a much bigger role

in this than you'll ever know.

Wise words from a wise man.

This is crazy.

[door opens]

Making sure you weren't leaving

without saying goodbye.

Well, I do have work

to get back to...

Over at Fields of Blue.

I've got no time to waste.

Mr. Breckenridge, if you do

decide to run that poor horse

which is a terrible decision,

I want you to know we'll

still take Chocolate back

to the sanctuary whether

you're donating or not.

I love that horse.

No Claire Crosby?

Sounds like there won't be a

sanctuary to bring her back to.

Sir, we're about to prove

you wrong about that.

[Grant] It's gonna be okay.

The crowd will understand.

I don't know, Grant.

They came here to see her.

Well, they're gonna get you

and Blue Mountain Revival.

And you're going

to blow them away.

Yeah.

Thank you all for coming

out to our property tonight

to see what we do here and

how important our work is.

Fields of Blue isn't

possible without

each and every one of you.

Every bit of your

ticket price goes to

keeping these horses

alive and healthy

and keeping this beautiful

sanctuary running.

Hey, give me a D.

[strumming guitar chords]

All right.

I think we're ready.

Okay boys, now tonight is not

about how big the crowd is

or how many people out

there know your name,

that don't make no

never mind of difference.

Tonight is about family.

It's about coming together as

one to be part of something bigger

and realizing what's

important in life. Huh?

Oh, Katie!

Well come on over here.

Get in here with us, girl!

You are part of the

Blue Mountain Revival.

Yeah! Whoo! We got you girl!

All right! Whoo hoo hoo hoo!

[laughter]

[Billy]

We got a show to do!

[Don] So, not only are you

great folks gathered here,

but we are joined by generous

people from around the globe.

Honey, I don't think they want

to hear you babble on all day.

[laughter]

So,

let me introduce you to

the Blue Mountain Revival

and a very special lady!

[applause and cheering]

[applause and cheering]

Hi!

So... I know why you're

all here tonight.

And it's because of Claire.

[cheering and clapping]

And she's great. She is.

Ah, she also had to

cancel last minute.

[Crowd is disappointed]

[Katie] I know. I know. I understand.

But I wanted you to see what

good your money is doing here

for these horses.

And we have a great

show for you tonight.

And if after the concert

you want your money back,

we'll refund every penny.

But I just ask,

just give us a chance.

[Crowd murmurs]

[indistinct conversation

on stage]

["O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL"]

[Crowd starts to cheer]

[Crowd clapping and cheering]

Now some of you might know me...

I'm Ben Pendleton.

[clapping and cheering]

And this is something that

I've been waiting two decades

to say.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are Big

Hickory

and Blue Mountain Revival!

[clapping and cheering]

And I'm gonna start with

an important number

because I'm not gonna lie,

I won't be able to wait

until the encore to play it.

Boys, you know the tune.

When I heard you

sing that day...

I saw her again, Katie.

Thank you.

I love you Big Hickory.

[Band plays "Go Tell

It On The Mountain"]

Go tell it on the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds

kept their watching

O'er silent flocks by night

Behold throughout

the heavens

There shone a Holy light

Go tell it on the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

[Bluegrass version "We

Wish You A Merry Christmas"]

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

And a happy new year!

[Bluegrass version

"Deck The Halls"]

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Fa la la la la la,

la la la la

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa la la la la la,

la la la la

Don we now our g*y apparel

Fa la la la la la,

la la la la

Troll the ancient

Yuletide carol

Fa la la la la, la la la la

[Bluegrass version

"O Christmas Tree"]

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

How beautiful thy branches

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

How beautiful thy branches

Your branch is green

in summer heat

And evergreen

in snow and sleet

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

How beautiful thy branches

[Crowd clapping and cheering]

[Ben] Okay, ready boys!

One two three...

Go tell it on the mountain

Over the hills

and everywhere

Go tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

That Jesus Christ is born

[Crowd clapping and cheering]

[Ben] You're the best,

you're the best.

[Katie]

I love you.

[Ben] Yeah, and I love you.

Yeah, we're just getting

started! Hang around!

[Don] That was one of the

greatest nights of my life.

And watching my Dad up

there on stage last night,

ah, it's just...

it's something I thought

I would never see again.

Yeah. It was a little

Christmas magic.

Look,

even if we didn't

raise enough money

to save our sanctuary, Katie,

it was worth it.

That's all I'm saying.

I'm feeling grateful either way.

I love you, Dad.

Well, old lady, not sure we

got us enough to keep you here

for the year, but at least I

bought us a couple of months.

[Katie]

Hey.

What's this?

This is Chocolate.

She's here to retire for good.

He.

Oh. I'll believe you.

I didn't check for myself.

There isn't one.

My Dad...

he might be stubborn

and bullheaded, but deep down,

way deep down,

he's not a bad guy.

Also, I know we didn't make

as much as we had hoped.

That's okay.

We did the best we could.

Honestly. Thank you.

I'm grateful for

everything you did.

Well, my Dad wanted to

cover the difference.

What?

[Grant]

It's a blank check.

This is amazing.

[smooch]

Oh, and one more thing...

Your Granddaddy accidentally

left something

with me last night.

Oh. That's not good.

Yeah. Let's go find him after

we put this horse away.

Granddaddy.

We came to pick

up the equipment.

What are you doing?

[Ben] What's it look like, Katie Bear?

Hitting the road? [Billy] The

reunion tour started last night.

[Ben] Oh, Grant, thank you.

- Here.

I was wondering who ole Jenny

went home with last night?

[Grant chuckles]

[Billy] And, hey. Our agent

called this morning

with multiple requests

from venues to play

after they watched us

on that livestream.

Fine. I was wrong.

Modern technology is

good for something.

But not much.

- So where to?

- Well, Nashville tonight and

Knoxville on Tuesday.

Do you wanna...

Yeah.

This is all because

of you, Katie Bear.

Thank you.

Of course.

I love you, Granddaddy.

I love you too, Katie Bear.

And, I owe you one.

So, how about me and the boys,

we play your wedding

reception free of charge?

Granddaddy!

[Ben laughs]

Bon voyage, kiddos!

[Ben laughs]

Let's hit the road.

[Billy]

Thanks, Katie.

[motor starts]

Hey, do you want

to go on a ride?

If you promise not

to leave me behind.

You gotta promise to keep up.

[Luna snorts]

Do you think you found it yet?

What's that?

Your happy place.

[Grant sighs]

What?

I think I have.

[Bluegrass version

"O Come All Ye Faithful"]

O come all ye faithful

Joyful and triumphant

O come ye O come ye

To Bethlehem

Come and behold Him

Born the King of Angels

O come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him

Christ the Lord

Come and behold Him

Born the King of Angels

O come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him

Christ the Lord