Growing up the eldest in a single parent home was proving to be a challenge for nineteen year old Ron Richards. Desperate to be the "man of the house," and take care of his family after his father's passing, Ron struggles to believe in himself. Though he is a talented and passionate singer, his issues with low self-esteem sometimes make it difficult for him perform with confidence and pursue his dream of becoming a famous singer. He has always found strength and support from his mother Mattie Ann, however when she dies from cancer, his support and strength gone, Ron turns to drugs to help him deal with the pain. With many opportunities in front of him to see his dream become reality, Ron faces many challenges, from caring for his siblings to a long distance relationship with his high school sweetheart. At the same time, music is also a healing mechanism for him. How will he make it through? Will drugs be the end of him, or will music help him begin again?