The Song

THE SONG follows the story of Jed King, an aspiring singer/songwriter who wrestles with the personal and professional struggles of pursuing stardom and a quest for significance. The son of country legend David King, Jed struggles to step out from under the dim shadow cast by his father's tainted reputation. Bent on making a name for himself he reluctantly accepts a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival. This decision changes everything. Jed meets Rose the vineyard owner's daughter and a sweet yet sometimes heated romance ensues. The morning following their wedding ceremony Jed wakes up early to write Rose "The Song," which soon becomes a breakout hit launching an iconic music career. After a few years touring on the road his rise to fame begins to take its toll on his and Rose's marriage. Warm-up artist Shelby Bale, joins Jed's tour and their lives begin to spiral downward and completely out of control. Jed eventually succumbs to the temptations of Shelby and infidelity, alcohol abuse and drugs finally lead to an on-stage meltdown. Jed is faced head-on with the question, "what is a man if he gains the whole world but loses his life?"