Former country star "Burnin'" Vernon's (Billy Ray Cyrus) free wheeling lifestyle is curbed when he's sentenced to pay 15 years of back child support for a daughter he never knew existed. Posing as a preacher, he starts to rebuild his life.
When the real preacher shows up, Vernon and Walt hatch a plan to get rid of him. Debbie (Joey Lauren Adams) has to jump through hoops with Child Services to prove she's a good mother to Charlotte.
Vernon tries to spend quality time with Charlotte, but a last-minute Elvis opportunity threatens to derail their day together. Walt tries to make amends with the lumberjack whom he mistook for a Sasquatch.
When Vernon's parole officer shows up at the church, Vernon enlists Walt to help hide his false identity. Jealous of Charlotte and Vernon's budding relationship, Debbie recruits Charlotte to help run her booth at the craft fair.
Charlotte is furious when she discovers Vernon has been posing as a preacher but agrees to keep quiet... in return for a favor. Walt and Curtis team up to catch the perp when the church is vandalized.
Vernon tries to bond with Charlotte at the county fair, but Debbie insists on coming along to keep an eye on him. The forced family day turns into a stroll down memory lane as we learn how Debbie and Vernon met.
When Vernon's manager calls about an Elvis competition with a big cash prize, Vernon breaks parole by crossing state lines for the gig. Charlotte's interview with Party Break doesn't go as planned.
Vernon's truck driving mother blows into town to meet her new granddaughter. She charms Charlotte and Vernon's growing congregation. Ruthie suddenly skips town and Vernon is left to pick up the pieces.
Vernon and Debbie are forced to act like real parents after Charlotte sneaks off to a wild lake party. Ronnie's convinced this is his year to win the annual "Hands on a hard Vessel Competition"... by any means necessary.
Vernon runs into country star, Trayne Crosstown (John Corbett), which serves as tempting reminder of the fame Vernon left behind. Debbie's dreams come true when she reclaims her position as the Pool and Spa Depot spokesmodel.
Charlotte invites Vernon to her drummer boyfriend's show at a local music festival. Vernon promises he'll be there, but a call from Trayne Crosstown with an offer for a repeat performance causes Vernon to try and have it all.
Vernon hits an all-new low after disappointing everyone close to him. Debbie thinks she's got the Pool and Spa Depot Girl job in the bag... only to find out she has some fierce competition.
