A Country Christmas Story (2013)

Set against the rustic backdrop of rural Tennessee, "A Country Christmas Story" traces the heartfelt journey of a promising young talent, fourteen-year-old Grace Gibson. Grace, a bi-racial girl, finds herself caught in the crossfire of her parents' fractured relationship. Her white mother, Jenny, holds a grudge against her black father, Danny, a struggling R&B artist, who was thrown out of their home three years prior. With the echoes of Danny's failing dreams haunting their lives, Jenny is determined to steer Grace towards a stable future in the sciences, away from the unpredictable realm of music. However, Grace's soulful voice finds a mentor in Trev Hailey, a failed musician turned church choir director who hails from the vibrant streets of New York City. Encouraged by Hailey and her sagacious grandmother, Sarah, Grace secretly learns to play her father's old guitar and begins to nurture a dream of her own. Amidst the quiet whispers of the countryside and the soul-stirring rhythm of her guitar, Grace declares her ambition to participate in the 'Country Star of Tomorrow' competition at Dollywood, hosted by the legendary Dolly Parton. Fueled by her longing for a united family, Grace pens a poignant song, expressing her deep-seated emotions towards her parents' estrangement. As her journey unfolds, Grace must confront not only her own preconceptions about country music being an exclusive domain of white artists but also the ghost of her father's failed dreams. Embellished with heartfelt music, "A Country Christmas Story" is more than a tale of a young girl's quest to become a country star. It is a poignant exploration of a broken family's struggle to heal and the transformative power of music. As Grace steps onto the Dollywood stage, her parents, Jenny and Danny, are compelled to confront their own unresolved feelings, setting the stage for a Christmas that none of them will ever forget.

A Country Christmas Story is a drama movie featuring Dolly Parton.

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