Talented singers from all over the Appalachia region converge in Pikeville, Kentucky for the annual "Hillbilly Days" singing competition. A surprise judge turns this performance into a life changing opportunity.
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.
All of the girls are invited to Keith's recording studio in Nashville to compete to work with him and record their first hit song. Now that the girls have proven they can sing a song written by someone else, it's time to prove they can write and sing.
Autumn, Helena and Savannah all head home from Nashville to deal with some personal issues and work on their music. Mom Lana, still angry over Keith's rejection, continues her search to find a producer to work with her daughter Lauren Marie.
Keith calls Autumn, Helena and Savannah to tell them that he is having a showcase for record executives in a few weeks. As the girls prepare to head back to Nashville for the big performance, Lauren Marie becomes fed up.
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.