Tennessee singing G.I. Verne Brand travels to New York City after his Army discharge. Alongside his buddies, he convinces a former bookie turned record executive to sign him, leading to a massive publicity blitz and attention from socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor. The situation draws Verne's hometown sweetheart, Marietta. to the city just as Verne becomes a television sensation in a high-stakes network ratings battle. Ultimately, Verne chooses his roots over fame, returning to Tennessee with Marietta to open a local recording studio.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Zsa Zsa GaborZsa Zsa Gábor | Zsa Zsa Gábor |
 Jesse WhiteSonny Moon | Sonny Moon |
 Ferlin HuskyVerne Brand | Verne Brand |
 June Carter CashMarietta | Marietta |
 Faron YoungClyde Woods | Clyde Woods |
 Lew ParkerLew Parker | Lew Parker |
 Rod BrasfieldPappy Brand | Pappy Brand |
| CCliff NortonMorty Chapman | Morty Chapman |
 Patty Duke"Sis" Brand | "Sis" Brand |
| RRocky GrazianoRocky Graziano | Rocky Graziano |