Singers from the Appalachia region travel to Pikeville, Ky. for the annual "Hillbilly Days'' singing competition; the singers learn that they may have a chance at a record deal.
Music producer Keith Thomas approaches promising singers and invites them to Nashville; the girls face challenging situations in their hometowns.
Helena's mother takes Keith's makeover suggestion seriously; Lauren Marie's mother makes her attend a rival's birthday party; Keith pits Autumn and Savannah against each other in a karaoke competition.
The girls are invited to Keith's recording studio in Nashville; the girls must prove they can write and sing their own song.
Autumn, Helena and Savannah head home from Nashville; Lauren Marie's mother searches for a producer to work with her daughter.
Autumn, Helena and Savannah prepare to return to Nashville for a big performance; Lauren Marie is frustrated with how her mother is managing her career.
The girls find out that the pressure of becoming a Nashville star has more to it than just being able to sing. With the showcase nearing they must decide if it's all too much, or if they can rise to the challenge.
All of the girls struggle through the rehearsals for the showcase and try to overcome their nerves. After numerous mistakes, Lauren Marie begs Keith to allow her to perform, while Helena goes to drastic measures.