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He's wonderful, isn't he?

I think I have every album

Duke Sterling ever made.

He was pretty great, alright.

I guess we're both here
for the same audition.

Looks like we're the last two
of the day.

Better last than not at all, right?

Have we met before?

- I'm...
- Shayna Judson?

- Yeah. That's me.
- Come with me, please.

Be with you in a few.

- Good luck in there!
- Thank you!

Shayna Judson, his is Carl Cam...

Carl Campbell.

You are Duke Sterling's manager.

Best in the business, ask anybody.

Thanks for coming in.

You can set yourself up
over there.

Okay, great.

I have my...

I have my demo for him

if he wants it.

So, okay. You know
what you're here for.

You are looking for backup

singers for Duke Sterling.

Duke is recording a new album
next month.

After that,
there'll be a promotional tour

which means a stretch along the road.

Well, just so happens

my next month's pretty free.

We're seeing a number of singers.
We only need a couple.

So what do you have for us?

One from the man himself.

Some folks wait 'til
they're old and grey

'Fore they slow it down

'Fore they hit the brakes

They spend their whole life

chasing those dollar signs

If I last in love

- with my baby
- Keep going.

Holding on to that wild

free and crazy

- Wait a second.
- Amen we're together

Ain't nothing more perfect

More true

Okay, bye.

You showed up like a angel

Great. That's great.

That's it? I've got more prepared.

I think we're good. Thanks.

Did you hear back?

Will they do it?

- They're ready for you.
- How'd it go?

Hope you have better luck than I did.

You're coming home?
Everything alright?

Yeah. Everything's fine, Dad.
I miss you, is all.

Well, I miss you, too.

Timing's good. Fall Music Festival
starts next week.

We're expecting record crowds.

You love showing off that ranch.

White Star is my pride and joy,
you know that. Next to you of course.

Are you sure nothing's wrong?

Yes, Dad. Nothing a big dose of home
couldn't cure.

We can talk when I get home.
Just don't worry about me, okay?

- I love you.
- Love you, too. Drive safe.

Okay. Bye.

- He's late.
- He's Duke Sterling.

He can be late if he wants to.

Look! It's our first album.

I'm sorry, it's his first album.

Ron, you do artist relations, right?

So can you relate to the idea
that I don't really want to do this?

I'm still one of
your top songwriters, aren't I?

Yes, but most of your stuff
ends up as album tracks these days.

There's no breakouts. You need a hit.

And you think Duke is the answer?

I think having him record one of
your songs is good for both of you.

You guys wrote a ton of chart-toppers
back in the day, remember that.

Duke! Come in.

You know Grady.

This is a surprise.
How you doing, Grady?

- Duke.
- Been a while.

Carl.

- Shayna? Oh, my gosh!
- Hey!

Oh, my gosh!

How'd Nashville let you get away?

I don't even think
they know I'm gone.

I saw your dad yesterday.
He didn't say a word.

He didn't know.
I called him on my way in.

And I thought, as long as
I was passing through town

why not take a quick stop
and say hello to my best friend?

So, what's up?

And don't say "nothing" because I can
read you like a book and you know it.

I had an audition
that didn't go so well.

The Shayna I know doesn't let one
bad audition get her down.

Yeah. Not one audition.
It's a string of them.

Jenny, you know more than anybody
I've been knocking on all the doors.

- Yes.
- I'm at the bars

the cafes, birthdays.
I sang a dog's wedding last month.

And then there was this chance
to back up Duke Sterling.

Duke Sterling?
Is that why you're here?

You know that he's headlining
the Silverado festival, right?

Jenny! I didn't get it.

Okay. So you're not singing there,
sing here.

Actually, how about tonight?

I don't know, Jenny.

I feel like I need to take a break
from music for a while.

I need you. This place needs you.
Come on! What do you say?

That's a yes?

- Please?
- Okay, fine. But one night, Jenny.

Okay. Great! Yes.
I'm going to spread the word.

Oh, boy. It is so good
to have you home, girl.

I'm excited to be here.

- I'll see you tonight.
- Okay. Yes. Thank you.

You want him to write a song for me?

For you. With you. Whatever.

Hey, wasn't my idea.

Guys, you're headlining the Silverado
Fall Music Festival next week, right?

The publicity alone!

Introduce it there,
build anticipation for the album.

Grady can go on ahead, check out
the talent, find some inspiration.

You guys can get together after
and figure it out.

You need this as much as he does.
Come on, guys. What do you say?

Just like old times?

Won't that be fun?

- Hey, Dad!
- You made good time.

Come here.

Let me look at you for a second.

Now, when's the last time
you've had a decent meal, young lady?

With all these waitressing jobs
lately, I have been eating just fine.

Hey, guys! Hey, Earl!

Hey, Shayna. Welcome home.

Thank you.

So, how do you like the new sign?

Silverado Fall Music Festival?
Isn't that what it always says?

Yes. But it's a new font
and it really makes it pop.

That's your dad's idea.

How did I miss it?
It is so much better.

Okay. C'mon. Give me a ride
back up to the house, okay?

What's all this?

Just some stuff I brought back.

It looks like more than just "some".

Okay. You drive up to the house.
We'll talk about it up there.

Okay.

Here for the Music Festival,
I take it.

More musicians here per square foot

than anywhere in the country
this week.

- You don't say?
- I do say.

There's some big-name talent.
Well, Duke Sterling.

He somebody?

Duke Sterling?
The country music star?

Not really into music.

It's where I keep my shirts.
Thank you.

Hey, girl. You miss me?

She looks good.
Everything around here looks good.

The ranch is fine.
It's you I worry about.

I'm find, Dad. I just need some space
to breathe, figure things out.

Nobody said
the music industry'd be easy.

Yeah, nobody said
it'd break my heart, either.

I've written some great songs.
I've sung for anybody who'd listen.

No such thing
as an overnight success.

My entire life isn't exactly
"overnight," Dad.

So you gonna put me to work?

You're not paying me to just around
and feel sorry for myself.

I'm not paying you anything at all.

- Free room and board?
- Who said anything about free?

Start by taking the truck back
in to town?

Okay.

I got this list of things
we need around here.

Earl and the boys
have their hands full.

Everything's ready and waiting,
just needs to be picked up.

Useful at last. Feels so good.

Wait 'til the crew comes tomorrow
to start setting up the festival

gonna be more to do.

- Well, I will be here.
- Okay.

Thanks for all your help, Tyler.

Can you make sure that all this
is on the ranch account?

Will do.

- Try A-minor.
- Excuse me?

The chord you're looking for,
if you go from the G to the D

then try the A-minor,
then back to the C? Might work.

And who are you again?

Just somebody who knows a little
about chord progressions.

You sounded kind of stuck.

Is that how it sounded?

'Cause I wasn't.

If you say so.

Sounded stuck.

I wasn't stuck. I was just
exploring where to go next.

Maybe try exploring A-minor?

- That won't work.
- It won't work if you don't try it.

Did it ever occur to you that I might
actually know what I'm doing?

No.

Not once.

Good luck!

Thank you.

You just look more
and more like your mother every day.

She used to love to sing
almost as much as you, too.

She loved music more than anything.

There were a couple other things.
You, for instance.

Is that why she never made a go of it
in Nashville?

That might be one reason.

No. People spend their lives
looking for something and

I think she just found
what she was looking for right here.

Are you coming to
Jenny's place tonight? Hear me sing?

I'm going to do my best but
I've to meet with the festival board

and you know how that can go.

But you go show them
what Nashville's missing.

I will.

Not a word from Duke yet.
If we're gonna write this together...

Grady, the label needs that song
no matter who writes it.

A hit song doesn't happen overnight.

Especially if one of the writers
won't answer his emails.

Between us, Duke's getting
a little too big for his hat lately.

So, do this for you, if not for him.

You got the short end
of the stick early on

this is your opportunity to show them
what you've got.

And all I need's a number one song?

Is that asking too much?

Yeah. How hard could it be?

Hey. Welcome, my friend.
What can I get you?

Little inspiration, maybe?

That was last week's special.

Yeah, just my luck.

Well, then a beer.
Whatever you got on tap.

- You got it.
- Okay.

Okay.

I know it's a cliche
but this really is a small town.

Look who it is.
You ever find that lost chord?

Turns out you found it for me.

I'm glad it worked out.

The chord worked, the song didn't.

You here for
the entertainment tonight?

Yeah. In a way.

Anything worth listening to?

Well, everybody says she's great,
but can never really tell.

- Straight from Nashville, I hear.
- Oh!

Okay! Good evening, folks.

How's everybody doing? Good?
That's what I like to hear.

You picked a great night to come
because we have a special guest.

One of my oldest and dearest,
direct from Nashville

please give a warm welcome,
Shayna Judson!

Hello, Silverado.

It is so good to be back.

I see so many familiar faces
out there.

A stranger or two, as well.

Alright, well.

Tonight I'm going to start with
a tune I wrote a long time ago.

Hope you guys enjoy it.

We got 500 people

We got one red light

Most folks round here get married
and settle down by twenty-five

But my momma gave me this guitar
when I was twelve years old

And as far as I can tell

It's the only thing I'll ever hold

I guess the road less travelled on
is the one I chose to take

But sometimes it seems I'm trying to
see how much this heart can break

Trying to be a big deal
in a small town

Yeah, you learn to fly solo
and you learn to be proud

No, you don't wanna leave

But you gotta get out

And then one day life's path
is gonna lead you back

to the cheers of a hometown crowd

Trying to be a big deal
in a small town

Be a big deal in a small town

She's great.

Okay, listen up, everybody.

The festival starts on Wednesday

and runs through to
Duke Sterling's concert on Saturday.

So we only have a few days
to pull everything together.

Now, Earl here
has all your assignments.

If you have any questions,
just check with me.

So thank you so much!
Let's get to work!

Anybody want to help me
set up my tent.

Somehow, I wrangled
myself a prime spot.

It doesn't hurt
that Adelaide is your aunt.

But, yeah.

Whose this guy?

Can you give me a minute?

Surprised to see you here.

You looking for another
songwriting lesson?

Looking for you, actually.
So many fans last night

didn't get the chance to tell you
I really like your voice.

Thank you. How did you find me?

Pays to advertise.

Right.

This is where
the Music Festival happens.

Yeah. My family's ranch.

It's quite the spread.
What keeps you busy out here?

We board horses. Riding, training.

Lessons, if you're looking to
brush up on your cowboy credentials

and, of course, the annual fair.

But seriously.
You came all this way because...

Listen, my name's Grady Connor.

I think you're really talented and
I'd like to hear more of your music.

Do you know how many times
I've heard that line?

I'm serious.

Okay.

Card's a bit worn.
It's been in there awhile.

- Sorry.
- Smoky Mountain Records.

- That's Duke Sterling's label.
- And a lot of other talent.

Look, you have a fresh ear
for melody.

Your lyrics could use another pass

but I think you have
something special.

Maybe we could try to
write a song together.

- I don't think so.
- Come on. Give it some thought.

Check me out. My number's
on the card. You're real good.

Except for my lyrics, apparently.

I think I can help.
Just think it over.

You know where to reach me.

You sure this isn't a line?

Not a line.

Definitely a line.

He's kind of cute.

- What did he want?
- He wants to write a song with me.

- That is totally a line.
- Totally. Come on.

Crowds used to be bigger.

Well, the festival
hasn't started yet, Duke.

And you're the main attraction,
so by Saturday you'll be mobbed.

Well, come on.
Don't keep 'em waiting.

Come on, now! Let's hear it for Duke!

Well, if this is a Silverado welcome,
then I'm never leaving!

Good to see you.
It's good to see you.

How you doing?

- We love you so much!
- Thanks, Duke.

Sorry. I gotta take care of
some business, but I'm here all week

so those of you I missed,
we'll catch you later, alright?

Come on in.

Find a seat.

Hard to choose where,
there's so many of 'em.

- Hey, Carl.
- Grady.

So, it's come to this?

I call it home.

Let me leave you boys alone to talk.
Expecting great things, Grady.

Yeah.

Remember that night?

Yeah. It was Austin.
That's when we first started.

- We look like kids there.
- We were.

Both so green.

It was fun, sure, but we had no idea
how the business really worked.

So, I sent you a couple ideas
for this song the label wants.

I haven't heard back.

Gotta be honest,
doesn't really feel like me.

Yeah, event isn't that the idea?
Write a song like we used to write.

We just need to figure a way
to make it work.

You know, and this time,
we both need to have credit for it.

There it is.

I'm not gonna have this same old
fight with you over and over, Grady.

Happens every time
we're in the same room.

You're right.

This isn't going to work, is it?
You and me.

Okay, I'll tell you what.

I'll come up with something
and send it your way

and you either sing it, or you don't.

No lie. I need a big hit here.

So... truce?

Truce.

Alright.

- See ya, Carl.
- Later.

Shayna? What's up?

Have you ever heard of Grady Connor?

Doesn't ring a bell.

Wait! Is that the guy?
The guy with the line?

Yeah. It turns out
he is completely legit.

He's written for every artist
that you could possibly think of

including Duke Sterling.

- Are you kidding?
- No!

Shayna, you need to jump on
this opportunity!

You know that I need a break
from the business right now.

Yeah, well, maybe music isn't ready
to take a break from you.

Can't see me right now, but I have my
serious face on. Don't mess this up.

What if it just ends
in more rejection?

What if it doesn't?

Okay, I gotta get set up.

Kay. I'll catch you later.

Mr Connor. Hi. Shayna Judson.

I'd like to talk to you
about writing that song.

Thanks again for coming.

Okay, so tell me again
what the deal is?

Just so we're clear.

We write a song, you and me.
One song.

- We both like it...
- You'll give it to your label?

Better, maybe.

Let me be straight with you.

The last few months,
I've hit a wall. And now...

I need to come up with something.

A new song for Duke Sterling.

What? Did you just said
Duke Sterling?

- Maybe.
- Hey...

You just said Duke Sterling!

Let's see what we come up with.

Just as long as you know
that this is serious for me.

I've given everything I've got
to this business

and all it's gotten me
is back to where I started.

Music is all I've been able
to think of

since I was old enough
to hold a guitar.

It didn't happen for me overnight,
but it happened.

I want to sing. I want to write

and I want people to hear
what I have to say.

Shayna, this is as big a deal to me
as it is to you.

How is that true? You've got a deal

a contract a catalogue
most artists would die for.

Yeah, but it's been a while
since I've had a real hit.

I need a fresh way
of looking at things, you know?

I'd really like someone
to bounce things off of.

You think that someone might be me?

Well, we're not gonna know
unless we try.

But I really like
what I've heard from you so far.

So, what do you say?

Where do we start?

- You wrote all these?
- I did!

I've always had songs
running through my head.

Your music's great.

Love these melodies,
but your lyrics could...

Right. That's what you said.
What about my lyrics?

Well...

What am I trying to say?

Your lyrics...
They could be more personal.

What do you mean, "personal"?
Like love song personal?

That's one approach.

- Okay.
- If you've lived it.

- You've been in love?
- Once or twice. You?

Yeah, enough to know I wouldn't mind
feeling it again sometime.

I don't mean to interrupt.

I just thought you might like
the taste of a nice, hot cider.

There you go.

Jeremy Judson. You can call me Jud.

This is my dad.

Dad, this is Grady Connor.

The songwriter
that Shayna was looking up online.

Just to make sure you were
who you said you were.

He is.

Nice to meet you, sir.
And thanks for this.

The sun's going down before too long.

We're having a little family
gathering tonight. You'll join us.

I appreciate the invitation,
but I don't want to impose.

That wasn't a question, son.

Nothing like a family gathering
to get to know a person.

Alright.

Welcome to Silverado.

Hey, everybody! This is Grady.
Grady, this is everybody.

- Hiya, Grady.
- Hi.

Hey, Shayna! How 'bout a song?
Guitar's handy.

- Anything for you, Earl.
- Alright.

Molly, get this young man
a marshmallow.

Ranch tradition. You're gonna try it.

- Thank you.
- Let's see.

Alright.

I played every fair and front porch
from here to Tennessee

Wondering if one day I'll wake up
and give up on these crazy dreams

But as long as there's still one
last person Standing in that crowd

I'll be up here on the stage
doing the only thing I know how

We spent hours yesterday
trying to write a song

and came up with nothing.

I imagine it's the whole getting-to-
know-you process, isn't there?

Yeah, but I want to get this done
in time to slip it to Duke Sterling.

Do you know how great that would be
if he sang my song on Saturday?

I don't know much about
the country music business

but you sure you can count on that?

It is a longshot, but...

If he didn't think you were talented,
he wouldn't have offered this, right?

Maybe he sees more in you
than you see in yourself.

Okay, so is this the part where
you give me a pep talk

and tell me everything's
going to be okay?

Someone has to.

- I know what could help.
- What?

- Singing for me again tonight.
- Jenny...

You know that I'm asking
because I'm in a bind.

Fine.

Those the ideas from Grady?

Most of 'em are just a riff
on the same old stuff we used to do.

- Yeah which is what the label wants.
- Come on, Carl.

I want to surprise my fans show 'em
there's more to me than they know.

Then you figure
how to please the label.

In the meantime, you have
two dozen fledgling songwriters

eager to bask in your creative wisdom
so let's move it.

What's the last song you wrote?

The last song I wrote,
or the last one that was any good?

Gentleman's choice.

It was a love song.

About my pickup.

Your pickup truck?

- No!
- It was.

Was it any good?

It was a love song about a truck,
so no.

What was the last song you wrote?

Down Home Tennessee.
About growing up on the ranch.

Playing in the fields,
working the horses...

And I bet the lyrics were terrific.

The best songs are authentic.

Personal experience.

So, we just need to find
the right inspiration, yeah?

Yeah.

Okay.

Grab that notebook.

Follow me, good sir.

Well, here we are!

It's hard to believe
you grew up here.

This is incredible.

Yeah.

I guess I never knew
how lucky I was, you know?

So it's always just home to me.

Where were you raised?

The mean streets of Nashville.

Don't get me wrong! It was great.

But it was a big city
compared to all this.

Sidewalks and playgrounds.
Skateboards.

Guitar lessons.

But to have all this, every day...

- Yeah.
- Wow.

My Mom used to bring me down here
all the time.

Especially this time of year.

She always said she did her best
songwriting down here.

She was a musician, too?

Yeah! My mom.

She was good. She was really good.

She had this nice career starting
and my Dad was super supportive

but when it came down to
the ranch or the road

her heart was here.

She still played bars and cafes
around Silverado.

My Dad, when I was little

used to sneak me in
so I could watch her perform.

Yeah. More than anything,
I wanted to be her when I grew up.

What if our song
is about finding love?

You know? Knowing that your true love
is out there, somewhere

and you just haven't found
that person yet.

That's not bad.

What? What are you thinking?

You know I've seen you
perform twice now?

Yeah.

And you're different
when you're up on stage, you know?

You're not the real you,
not this you.

Nobody wants to see the real me.

Last night at the bonfire
it was just you and that song.

Yeah. That's with friends.

The stage is so different.
You know that.

Right. But it doesn't mean
you should forget who you are.

Songs come from the heart.

It doesn't matter
where you play them.

I'll remember that, Grady Connor.

Welcome, everyone!

There are some
fresh faces here tonight.

Y'all here for the Music Festival?

So just go up there, be myself?

That's the idea.

It might be easier said than done.

So a good friend of mine
sang here the other night

and she was so good
that we decided to bring her back.

So please give a warm
Silverado welcome

to my dear friend Shayna Judson.

How y'all doing tonight?

Okay.

So, tonight

I'm gonna do something a little more
laid back, if that's alright.

You know what? I think I'm going to
need some harmony for this song.

So... Hey, Grady.
You wanna come give a girl a hand?

Grady Connor, everyone.
Give him some encouragement.

Come on up here.

We've got 500 people

We've got one red light

Most folks round here get married
and settle down by twenty-five

My momma gave me this guitar
when I was twelve years old

And as far as I can tell

It's the only thing I'll ever hold

I guess that road less travelled on
is the one I chose to take

But sometimes it seems I'm trying to
see how much this heart can break

- Trying to be a big deal
- Is that Grady?

I didn't think he performed anymore.

Who's that with him?

And you learn to be proud

Yeah, you learn to be proud

Yeah can we get two, two beers?

Trying to be a big deal
in a small town, yeah

What's going on?

It's Duke.

It's Duke.

- Want to meet him?
- Yeah.

Okay, everybody, we'll be right back.
Quick break.

Ready?

Thank you.

Grady. It's been a long time
since I've seen you up on stage.

I'm just helping a friend, is all.

Well, may I say you have
great taste in friends.

Care to introduce us?

- Duke, this is Shayna Judson.
- Shayna.

- Nice to meet you.
- I am such a fan. I...

My family owns the ranch that
the festival will be on this weekend.

Well, you'll have to give me a tour
of the place.

Yeah. Any time you're out that way.

I think we'd all like to hear you
finish the set.

No one's going to wanna pay attention
to me with Duke Sterling in the room.

I will pay attention.

This is Carl Campbell, my manager.

Actually, Carl and I met last week.
In Nashville.

- In Nashville?
- For the backup singer auditions?

Oh! Of course.

Yeah. I'm sorry that didn't work out.

Carl, how could you
let a voice like this slip by?

I think a do-over is called for.

That would be really great.

Maybe I could sing the song
that Grady and I are writing for you?

You and Grady?

Hey. I can't wait to hear it.

Shayna

I think the audience
is getting restless.

Oh, right! Sorry.

It was really nice to meet you, Duke.

Pleasure's mine.

You're writing a song together?

Coming up dry on your own, are you?

It's something we're trying.
We'll see where it all goes.

You look tired.

Jenny said she had the best night
in years!

I can't believe I just met
Duke Sterling.

Did I make a fool out of myself?

I feel like I always think about
what I should have said.

- Or shouldn't have and...
- You were fine.

Was there something going on
with you two?

Thought you guys were friends?

Long story.

My favorite stories
are the long ones.

Forget that.

Now that he knows about the song

we've gotta make some
serious headway.

I came up with a few lines,
an idea for the melody to run by you.

Based off what we talked about today?

- Yeah.
- When can I hear 'em?

Give me a chance
to flesh it out a little first.

I don't want to embarrass myself.

Okay, well.

- Good night.
- Night.

Duke Sterling...

Hey, Ron.

Making sure your phone still works.

Awfully quiet on the Silverado
end of the line, Grady.

Well, there's not a
lot to report as yet.

- Getting close to something.
- You and Duke working okay together?

Me and Duke, yeah, not so much.

But like you said, as long as
the song is good, who cares, right?

Yeah, I guess so.

I'm hearing rumors,
there's a woman involved now?

Yeah, her name's Shayna Judson.

We're putting our heads together
on a song, seeing where it goes.

But I think
we have something special.

As long as you're talking
about the song.

You need this, too, Grady,
remember that.

'Course I remember.
You're not gonna let me forget that.

Okay then. Keep me posted, okay?

Given up on love 'til you showed up

And walked through that door

And then it goes somewhere else
from there.

But your tune's good.
It's really good.

Yeah? Well, I even hear
some of my own words in there.

Well, you should.

It's a riff on everything
we've been talking about.

Sounds more personal
when you sing it.

That means I'm doing my job.

You got that oven working overtime.

Pumpkin pies for the festival.

Faster I finish these,
the faster I help finish that song.

So, mind putting these oven mitts on
and taking them out for me?

Yes, ma'am.

Thank you.

They're a couple of beauties!
Going for a blue ribbon?

These aren't contest pies.
These are eating pies.

For the bake sale.

Let me make some room.

- Where would you like these?
- Right here, please.

Thank you.

- That one's cooled down?
- Yeah.

Excuse... Paying customers only.

Step away from the pie.

Alright.

Thanks, by the way, for last night.

Singing with me on stage,
introducing me to Duke

I still cannot believe
that that happened.

Yeah. That was something.

His manager called, by the way,
about the second audition.

For the backup singer?

Getting a spot on Duke's tour
would boost my career.

- You can try this one.
- Alright!

- That's really good.
- Yeah?

If singing doesn't work out,
you got a career as a baker.

You helped me find a different road
one that I'd never traveled before

Now I feel I can carry that load
you gave me the strength

And so much more

That's not it yet.

We're gettin' there.

But I think we can
take it a lot farther.

This is a song about

knowing that true love is
out there somewhere, right?

And how life changes
when you find it.

- Yeah.
- You believe in love, right?

I mean, deep, true love?

Yeah. Of course, I do.

Okay. So, what does that
mean to you, then?

Oh, Grady, that's...

You should know by now that I'm not
good at expressing stuff like that.

Come on.

Describe the person who you want
to spend the rest of your life with.

Okay, let's try something,
close your eyes.

- What?
- Trust me. Close your eyes.

Alright, now visualize what
you want that to look like for you.

I want to be sure.

I want it to be easy, for once.

I'm tired of falling
and getting my heart broken.

And when we look at each other,
I just want us to know, you know?

I want to look him in the eyes and

know that everything's okay.

My heart's been broke
a thousand times

It feels like it took years to find

The one to turn
those wrongs to rights

Now it's alright

- That's it!
- How did you just do that?

How did you, like, take my heart
and make it sing?

Okay. Do you remember it, though?

Alright. My heart's been broke.

Yes. 'Cause it has.

Yeah. A thousand times.

Sorry to bother you two
but we have a guest.

Duke?

Hope I'm not interrupting anything.
I just wanted to check out

the venue and maybe
get that tour you promised me.

Well, yeah, it's perfect timing.

- Isn't it, Grady?
- Yep.

- Then I'm all yours.
- Great.

You go on ahead. I've seen it.

- Coming, Grady?
- No, it's alright.

I'll stay here. Play around
with the song a little bit.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- Okay. Come on.
- Suit yourself.

You good?

Yes, sir.

This is quite the set-up.

And it opens tomorrow?

Yep. Bright and early.
It's the biggest event of the year.

We used to have these back home.

Tulsa.

Someone's done her homework.

So, is that how you and Grady
know each other? From back then?

How did you guys meet?

Grady hasn't told you?

He actually doesn't talk
too much about you.

Well, I was doing the roadhouse
circuit, getting nowhere.

One day after a gig,
this guy comes up

introduces himself, says he wants
to be a musician. We hit it off.

- Just like that?
- Just like that.

And a year later we're in Nashville

and I'm singing Country Mile
on the radio, our first big hit.

Oh, gosh, I love that song.

But you know
what my favorite of yours is?

A Life in a Love.

I mean you wrote
that one yourself, yeah?

Those lyrics are great.
Where did you come up with that?

Who knows where lyrics
come from, right?

Yeah.

I can see why you're
proud of the ranch.

It's a gem.

All this land
and mighty fine horses, too.

Do you ride?

I used to

back when I had time.
It's been awhile.

Don't you make time
to do the things you love?

Where do you draw the line between
Duke Sterling the superstar

and Duke Sterling the person?

Well, I've been asking myself
that question a lot lately.

No easy answers.

You sure make it look easy.

You always look like you're having
a great time on stage. Lucky fans.

Some days, it's pure joy.

Other days,
it's like putting on a costume.

Hey, Dad! Grady!

You will not believe
what just happened.

Duke asked me to sing
at the music festival Saturday night.

With him on the main stage.

That's fantastic. Thank you.

My pleasure.

Hope I was right to say yes.

It's a great opportunity,
a featured spot.

I know, but am I ready for that?

I've been in this business for years.
Voices come and go all the time.

But the ones who last are the ones
who have something special.

Something nobody's heard,
nobody expects.

- And you have that.
- You think so?

Anybody who doesn't see that,
or hear that

doesn't know what
they're talking about.

Shayna, you are one of a kind.

But first things first, we still have
a lot of work to do on the song

so I better get back to the motel.

Yeah.

Night.

Right over here!

Writing just feels so different
right now, you know?

It's like... It's exciting again!

I mean I was up all night
working on these lyrics.

Wow! Grady's really got you
digging in.

Yeah, well, it has to be perfect.

I still don't know what I'm going
to sing on Saturday.

Well, you have plenty of time.
The show's not for three days.

I do not have plenty of time.
The show is in three days!

It depends on
how you look at it, see.

- Oh, hey, Mr Judson!
- Hey.

You must be pretty proud
of your girl, here.

Only every single day of her life.

Let's see how you feel
after Saturday.

You're going to be incredible
and you know it.

It's just... With Duke headlining,
this place is going to be packed.

I've never sung in front
of that many people before.

Just keep in mind that
most of the folks

are gonna be there love you already,
friends and family

people you grew up with,
babysat for...

Dated.

It's Duke who should be nervous.

You got the home-town advantage
and they're all going to love you.

Me and Jenny are going to be your...

What's that word? "Posse."

- My posse?
- That's right.

Look at you, Mr Judson!
When did your father become so cool?

I don't know.

Never.

You know, for that, you get
a spiced cider on the house.

Thank you very much.
Ladies, see you later.

See you!

Grady

you're missing all the action.
Festival's in full swing.

Shayna's down there helping Jenny.

The song needs some work. Shayna
asked me to meet her here in a bit.

Could I ask you a question?

How do you really feel about

Duke Sterling asking
Shayna to sing with him?

It's great.

Just great.

Why don't I believe you?

No, it is. It's gonna be
a showcase for her.

I just hope
with the rehearsing and all

we'll have time to polish the song.

Right. So, you're concerned about
her spending time with Duke

because of the song?

Well, mostly the song. Yeah.

And yet, I just told you
Shayna's down there at the festival

and you're still standing here.

Come here. Do you want some corn?

That's good. That's really yummy.

Good job! I got you.

Making new friends?

Not so new. This here is Pumpkin.

She was all round and her face
was all orange when she was born.

- So, we call her...
- Pumpkin?

Yeah.

Every time I pass by, I can't
help but stop and say hello.

Here

you hold this.

Say hello to Grady.

I'm not Grady.

- Pumpkin, what's this?
- Say hello to Grady.

Sorry I'm running late. I just...

I wanted to make sure that I stop by
Jenny's booth, you know?

Make sure that she had
everything handled.

But we can begin work whenever
you want.

Actually, I was thinking,
opening day and all

we got a really good jump
on that lyric and the tune's good.

The verses are pretty solid.

I think we've got a good start.
So, maybe we deserve a break.

Yeah, maybe we do.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- She thinks so.
- She thinks so.

Well, have you walked around yet?

A little. Not too much, though.

Let's go. Let me show you around.

Yeah, I was listening
to some of your old songs.

That one that you wrote for
Becky Shaw, Dancing at Dawn?

Still my absolute favorite.

That was just an album cut.

We didn't release that as a single.

Doesn't make it any less awesome.

You are awesome.
Why do you need my help?

Well, the label lost faith
in my ability to do it on my own.

I did too.

I guess I've always been better
with the right partner.

And early on, that was Duke.

Early on.

My favourite game. Come on!

- What? Okay.
- Here.

Always my favourite carnival game.

Hey, Tyler.

So, do you know how to play this?

You do? I'm going to tell you anyway.

You have to knock down
all six bottles in one throw.

You don't have to tell me.
I'm the unofficial state champion.

Well then, I think that you will have
to prove yourself.

Alright.

- Okay, no laughing. Look...
- No!

- I'm just warming up.
- Yeah.

I think that you should just be
warmer than whatever that was.

Fair.

Alright, so I'm a little rusty.
Three more?

Alright, this one's
the good luck one.

You mind if I give that a shot?

Duke? I thought... Wow!

I thought you were welcoming
the newbies?

I was. And now, I'm just seeing
what else the festival has to offer.

It's a lot harder
than it looks, Duke.

I think I can handle
a couple milk bottles.

- Just going to step back here.
- I think we got an audience.

- You ready for this?
- Yep.

Make you a little bit nervous?

I was aiming for that.

This close.

Can I have a ball, Tyler?

That, boys, is how it's done.
Thank you, Tyler.

Who's up for ring toss?

Come on, boys!

And I know it's true

And if I'm crazy, then you are, too

If there's one thing
I was meant to be

It was

So close,
but the bridge is not quite right.

I know. You think it's the tune,
or the lyrics?

One or the other.

That's a safe bet.

Yeah. We'll figure it out.

You maybe wanna go back
to the festival tonight

and check out some music?

Oh! Grady, I'd love to but

I told Duke I'd go to
Jenny's place tonight.

You should come with us.

Right. Yeah, I'll think about that.

When are you gonna tell me
what happened between you two?

It's just the way it is.
Life happens, people change.

I have to take that.

Excuse me.

Hey. What's up?

Who's this Shayna Judson
I keep hearing about?

You really need to start listening,
Ron. I told you.

The woman I'm writing the song with?

And now she's opening for Duke?

That might be stretching a point.

She's singing a number, Duke's idea.

She that good?

Well, Duke and I don't see eye to eye
on many things these days but, yeah.

Yeah, she is. And, y'know, I wouldn't
want another label to spot her first.

Maybe you should come on out here

listen for yourself.

Maybe I will. Good idea, Grady.

I still have one now and then.

- That's a good one.
- Thank you.

What? I didn't know what to wear.

No, you look perfect, girl.
Is this is for Duke?

No, it's not "for Duke". It's...

I mean what do you wear
when a country star asks you out?

This'll get his attention.

Are you and he...

Stop it. No, we're just...

we are here to listen to the band and
talk about the show on Saturday.

Place is jumping.

Yeah, you know, some folks might've
got the idea that you'd be here so...

Now how would they know that?

It's a small town. People talk.

Okay, I talk. What can I say?
You're good for business.

Why don't you guys take a seat.

I'll send someone over
to get you some drinks.

- Oh, thanks, Jenny.
- On the house.

If you're ever looking for a manager

that girl wouldn't be
your worst choice.

You look very pretty tonight.

Thank you.

So we're hurrying to get you the song
so you have time to practice.

Don't worry about me.
I'm a quick study.

Have I told you how much I appreciate
what you're doing for me?

And for all the struggling musicians
in this town this week?

You can't even begin to imagine.

I've been there.

Not an easy business.

Sometimes you need a helping hand.

I had that.
So this is just me paying it forward.

Welcome one and all.

You're all here for
the Music Festival, I bet.

Yeah!

I thought so.

We're going to play one for you
that y'all know and love.

As a matter of fact, this one's
written by a good friend of ours

and he happens to be here tonight.

And I think,
with a little encouragement

he might come on up here and help
us out. What do you think?

No, Lonnie, no. This is your night.

You know they're not going to stop
'til you get up there, right?

Alright.

- Come with me.
- Oh, no...

I love this place.

Some folks wait till
they're old and gray

'fore they slow it down

'fore they hit the brakes

Spend their whole life
chasing those dollar signs.

Come on.

Some folks go hard
go too fast too far

Think that shutting down
is gonna fool their heart

'Til the day they wake up and
realize there's more to life

Well, maybe it's me
and my simple ways

Or the way you made
my whole world change

Late nights or riches
don't have no business

There's just one thing
I need to survive

It's a life in a love with my baby

Holding on to that
wild free and crazy

It's forever and ever
Amen we're together

Ain't nothing more perfect, more true

You showed up like an angel
and saved me

'Til the end of my days
you'll amaze me

Through the good times and troubles

Through the sweet and the struggles

Yeah, the one thing
that gets me through

Is a life in a love,
is a life in a love with my baby

And I'm loving this life with you

With you

Yeah, I'm loving this life with you

Bring it on home!

You sound incredible onstage.

Now if you liked that

wait 'til you hear the song
we're working on for Saturday.

See you then!

Hey, I'll be right back.

- Grady!
- Thanks. Thank you.

- Wait up!
- Thanks, man.

Hey! Grady?

Grady! Why did you leave?

There's too many people in there.
Just needed some air.

C'mon. That's not it. Tell me.

"We can't wait for you hear the song
we've been working on."

He didn't mean it like that.

He meant it exactly like that.

What is your problem with Duke?

I can't trust him.

Why? What did he do?

- He stole my song.
- What?

- What song?
- That song.

The one you just sang with him.
A Life in a Love.

We wrote that song together but
then he took all the credit for it.

He made it this huge hit and now
everyone, they think it's his.

If that's true,
why didn't you sue him

or go to the press,
or something like that?

'Cause just like that,
he was Duke Sterling.

One of the most powerful men
in country music.

If I'd have gone after him,
I would've never worked again.

That doesn't sound like
the Duke I know.

That's because
you don't really know him.

Hey!

If he did that to us,
I'd drop out of the festival.

- No. You can't do that.
- Why? Why not?

There's a record label
coming to hear you sing.

- How do you know that?
- Because I asked them to.

You did that?

For me?

I believe in you, Shayna.
I'm serious.

Look, this is your shot.

You have to take it.

Grady!

Powerful feeling.

The stage.

The spotlight.

All those people
cheering just for you.

Feel it once,
it's hard to walk away from.

You disappeared on me last night.

Oh! It was late.

And I figured it'd take you awhile
to get away from that autograph line.

We wanted to get this to you.

It's the newest version of the song,
mine and Grady's.

- Just so you have an idea.
- Okay. Great.

I'll have a look.

Great.

Is there something else on your mind?

Grady told me about A Life in a Love.

You want to hear my version?

Chances are I come off
a bit better in it.

We'd been writing together a while.

Good songs, but nothing caught fire.

And then he brought me
that set of lyrics. I loved it.

Heck, everybody loved it.

Label wanted to release it
as my first single

but only if it had my name on it.

Why? Why would they do that?

They wanted to build me up
as this big-time

authentic country music artist
and they thought a song

that wasn't hundred percent mine
would hurt that. So...

So, they told everybody you wrote it.

I could've told reporters,
set the record straight but I didn't.

It's on me.

I guess it's kind of
what you said earlier, right?

That one shot at fame.

I apologized. I tried to explain.

Made sure Grady got every penny
he deserved but

well, he's a proud man.

He was a good friend once.

I don't have many of those.

I'm not trying to come off
like it's so hard to be famous

but sometimes

you've to choose between your career
and the people you care about.

I hope you never have
to make that choice

'cause sometimes, it's sad to say,
the career wins.

Hey.

Got your message.

Yeah. I knew you couldn't turn down
an invitation to see Pumpkin again.

Look, about the other night,
I've been thinking

I didn't need to dump all that
me-and-Duke stuff on you.

It's just sometimes
I let it get to me. I'm sorry.

No, what happened to you is wrong.

And honestly, I have no idea how
I would handle that kind of situation

if I was in your shoes.

Do you think that the two of you
should talk about it, though?

I've tried that over and over again.
It never gets us anywhere, though.

It's a shame, too.

Man, he and I were a good team.

And so are we.

You and I have something special

and I just wanted to let you know
how much I appreciate

everything that we're doing together.

I really enjoy working with you, too,
Grady Connor.

Nothing's ever going to
get in the way of that.

You've helped me remember
what I love most about music.

Even my lyrics have gotten better,
somehow.

Actually, about that,
I just talked to Duke...

Wait, you talked to Duke?

Yep.

Well, what did he say?

Wants us to look at the bridge
and a couple of the lyrics

but I think we knew that.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Shayna, Duke's looking for you.

We need a time through your number
for lights and sound.

Okay.

This'll be quick, right?

So that we can polish the song
this afternoon?

That won't give Duke and the boys
enough time to rehearse it

if he wants it in the show tonight.

That's okay, go ahead.

That's fine.
I can handle what's left.

On your own?

That's our song, Grady.

It still will be.
Look, it'll always be our song.

Now go. Get up on that stage, girl!

Okay.

Alright.

- I got a VIP pass.
- Looks good.

Check. One, two.

- I can't hear it.
- One, two, three...

- Shayna?
- Yeah?

So sorry. We're having a
bit of a sound issue.

- Give us ten?
- Sure.

They said that, like, an hour ago.
They need to fix this.

Shayna, this is your big break.
What's going on with you?

Grady.

He wants to polish the song
by himself and I just...

I can't help but feel like
I'm letting him down

in the moment he needs me most.

Well, maybe you need to decide
what's more important.

Okay, what we're going to do,
we're going...

Tell Duke I'll be back soon as I can.

Don't just stand there.
We've got work to do.

What about your rehearsal with Duke?

I've sung that song a million times.
First things first.

And Duke's okay with this?

Alright, then come on in.

No.

Not here.

Then where? That's my hat.

Come with me.

Alright.

- She was just here.
- I know.

But she said
she was going to be right back.

- Carl!
- Yeah. Hold on. One sec.

What's up?

Where's Shayna?

I don't know, exactly.

Her stomach, or something.
But I'm sure she'll be...

With Grady.

We were talking about choices.

I guess she made hers.

That's it.
Now we just got to write it down.

Sounds more like Duke than Duke.

Just need to get these changes to him
and then...

Well

that's that.

That's that.

Yeah.

I'll...

I'll just get this written out
for Duke and the band, then.

You guys need to sing this as a duet.

Me and Duke? No.

Yeah, it's the perfect song
for the two of you.

Duke's a smart man. He'll see that.

No, Grady, if I'm going to sing this
with anybody

that somebody should be you.

No.

Are you imagining that something's
going on between me and Duke?

No! It's just, look...

- You're already going to be there.
- Yeah.

Nobody wants to see the two of us
up there. They want to see Duke.

And as soon as you start singing,
they're going to want to see you too.

Yeah, I don't care what they want.

If you're going to be there,
you should be up there.

I won't be. Because I can't.

I've got to finish this up and then
get back to Nashville tonight.

To Nashville? Tonight?

Yeah, I've got a job waiting there.

It's... didn't I?

- I thought I told you about it.
- No.

Grady...

Hey!

You're on the edge of
something huge, Shayna.

Please don't let anything
get in the way of that.

The truth is, you don't need me.

And, between us,
you don't need Duke Sterling.

You got this.

No. You can't just leave. Not...

not until we talk more.

Well...

I'm sorry. I...

Hey, Jenny, is everything okay?

Wait, slow down. What is he...

Well, I'm in the middle of...

Okay. Yeah.
No. Okay. I'll be right there.

Duke needs me back at rehearsal.

You got to go.

Hey!

Carl! Hey. Where's Duke?

You missed the sound check,
the rehearsal...

No, but I'm here now. I can explain.

Okay. Duke asked me to call
Lonnie's band to take your spot.

- What?
- He's sorry this didn't work out.

Wait, but Carl, this is for him.

Yeah, I know you're disappointed
about not being on stage tonight.

No! That is not what this is about.

I'm sorry, Shayna.

Okay, this whole thing
has just gotten way out of hand.

Okay, what is really going on here?

People sometimes
want to get near Duke

so they can take advantage
of his fame, or his money.

So, when he decides
to get close to somebody

and really trust them
and they aren't there for him...

Wait, he doesn't think that
that's me?

Or is this all about Grady?

They have a complicated history.

Yeah, I know. I know about the song.

It was never about that.

He always knew Grady
was a better songwriter.

What does that matter?

And he's Duke Sterling.

He's number one on the charts.
He's famous, he's rich...

And he's a guy who doesn't always
feel like he's good enough.

Carl, you've gotta
let me talk to him.

It won't do any good.

There's only one person
I've ever known

who could talk any sense into him.

Okay.

Then that's who we need to get.

Grady?

Pick up, Grady, come on.

Shayna,
Mr Connor left something for you.

Thank you.

I'm so proud of us,
proud to have written this with you.

But the label needs a song
by Duke Sterling

so I'm giving him this one.

For him. And for you.

No...

Come on, Duke.

I'm not leaving 'til you talk to me.

Duke!

Knock all you want.

Nobody's home.

So, I've been making a fool
out of myself here for nothing?

Look, I am so sorry I ran off,
I really am, but, please.

You got to give me a second chance.

I don't know, Shayna.

I had to finish the song.

It is so important for you and
you know it's important for me, too.

This is from Grady.
It's the final version.

Why isn't he giving it to me himself?

Because he left.

He seems to think that
there's something going on

between you and me.

My name's on this.

He said that there's a record guy
coming tonight

and he wants to hear a song
by Duke Sterling.

That's it.

Grady wanted it this way?

He did that for you.

Honestly, when I look at
the two of you

I don't see one of you
being better than the other.

All I see is two really

really good men who have one
very annoying thing in common.

- What's that?
- They are too stubborn

for their own good.

You may have something there.

What you said the other night

I don't let people close, either.

But when I do, it's for life.

I hope that includes you.

If you hurry, you could probably
squeeze in a rehearsal.

Not that you need it.

I'll go over these changes.

We'll sort the Grady stuff out
tomorrow, okay?

Really?

- Hold on a minute.
- Yeah?

This is a duet now?

Yeah. It just kind of
ended up that way.

So, I guess you'll be needing
someone to sing it with?

Guess I will.

- You good here?
- Yeah.

It's a crazy week, huh?

I'll say.

I'm so proud of you, Shayna.

Doing a show with Duke is a big deal.

I was proud of you when
you're playing those little bars

up in Nashville.

No.

I'm proud of you because of you

because of the woman you've become.

Thanks, Dad.

I only wish Mom was here.

She is.

You know she is.

Before you go

thought maybe you could use this.

That's Mom's guitar!

Yeah.

I been meaning
to give it to you for a while

and then time seems especially
right tonight, so...

You know your Mom
would want you to have it.

You have no idea how much this means.

Yes, I do.

Hey, it's Grady Connor.

I'm not here but leave a message
and I'll get back to you.

Hey, Grady! It's Shayna.

I just want to say, again how much
I appreciate everything that...

I wish you didn't go.

We were great together.
We made each other great.

So, if you're ever back in town,
you know...

Alright.

Yeah, alright. Okay.

Hey!

You look like a rock star.

Well, you don't look so bad yourself.

Thank you.

Thank you again for everything.

What are friends for?

- Shayna, they're ready for you.
- For me?

Local girl makes good.

You go get 'em started.
I'll be right there to join you.

You're going to be great.

So are you.

Okay. I'm going!

- Bye.
- Knock 'em dead.

- Here she is.
- Thanks.

Grady.

- Carl.
- Grady, I heard you left.

I did.

And then I realized there was
something I needed to do.

Look, Carl sent me the tracks
of your album.

You don't need another song,
especially from me.

It's perfect the way it is.

That means a lot coming from you.

Thanks, Grady.

Yeah. And C'mon,
you're Duke Sterling.

Do the album you want.

If Ron doesn't like it

you know how many other labels
would love to sign you?

Come on.

- Hi, everyone.
- Duke!

Are you ready to see Duke Sterling?

Is that the only reason
you came back?

No, it's not the only reason.

So, how 'bout a warm
music festival welcome

for Silverado's own Shayna Judson?

Good evening, Silverado.

I want to say thank you
to Mr Duke Sterling

a great guy and a great friend.

And to all of you
who came out tonight.

As you may or may not know

it was my mom who started this music
festival and look at how it's grown.

It's an honor to be here tonight
and I am so happy to be back home.

Finally, I want to give
a huge thank you to Grady Connor.

This first number
was inspired by him.

It started out as a love song
and ended as a love story.

Even if he doesn't know.

Okay.

- The song you and Shayna wrote?
- Yeah?

Doesn't need me to make it a hit.

Seriously?

Seriously.

'Til you showed up
and walked through that door

Yeah, you turned this ship around
set sail on a different course

Now I count my lucky stars each night
and I know for sure

That I've finally found the one

My heart's been broke
a thousand times

It feels like it took years
to find the one

to turn those wrongs to rights

Now it's alright

Baby I spent my whole life searching

But all of that time,
yeah, it was worth it

Every long way round,
every wrong turn that I took

Was getting me to you
I don't know if I couldn't see it

Or if I just couldn't believe it

Sometimes things hide
in the last place that you look

Yeah, but sometimes they're standing
right in front of you.

That's my daughter.
Isn't she wonderful?

Yeah.

Hey, have her call me.

Holy.

Thank you.

Baby, I spent my whole life searching

But all of that time,
yeah, it was worth it

Every long way round,
every wrong turn that I took

Was getting me to you

I don't know if I couldn't see it

Or if I just couldn't believe it

Sometimes things hide
in the last place that you look

But sometimes they're standing
right in front of you

In front of you

I'm standing right in front of you