Velva jean learns to drive

In pre-World War II Appalachia, Velva Jean dreams of becoming a Nashville singer, urged by her dying mother to experience the wider world. Her path takes an unexpected turn when she falls for Harley Bright, a charismatic juvenile delinquent turned preacher. Velva Jean must navigate their complicated relationship while pursuing her ambition to sing at the Grand Ole Opry, forcing her to choose between her home and her dreams.