Plot Synopsis

In rural Fairland, California -- famous for growing the world's best strawberries -- Beth Landon, high school music teacher and reigning Strawberry Queen, is planning the annual Strawberry Festival with her mother Eileen. Beth wants bad-boy country singer Jason Keith, who is notorious for last-minute cancellations, to be the festival's musical act. It turns out that his career is on the downswing and his reputation is tanking due to his crummy attitude. Along with his manager Ray, Beth convinces Jason the festival gig is a great way to revitalize his career and win back his audience appeal. Soon he and Beth forge an unlikely bond, in part based on secrets both of them carry. He's a country star who hides his insecurity with bravado and attitude. And she, it turns out, has musical aspirations of her own but lacks the nerve to pursue them. As their romantic dance is played out, they both try to run away from their feelings, only to wind up with one another. Finally, at the Strawberry Festival talent show they realize their dreams, both romantic and professional, as they hit the stage together.