Louisville, Ky (Top40 Charts / Icon Media Group) Executive Producer of THE SONG and Teaching Pastor of America's fourth largest church, Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, Kyle Idleman hopes the film will generate honest conversations about topics often avoided in ministry settings.
"I think the church often hides under the covers, so to speak, when it comes to the issues of love, sex and marriage, and by doing so popular culture continues to shape how we think about these subjects. It seems like it might be good for [the church] to step back and ask the question, 'How's that workin' out for us?'" says Idleman.
THE SONG follows aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Alan Powell of Anthem Lights) as he struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend. After reluctantly accepting a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival, Jed is love-struck by the vineyard owner's daughter, Rose (Ali Faulkner, TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN), and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose "The Song," which becomes a breakout hit. Thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation in the form of fellow performer Shelby Bale (Caitlin Nicol-Thomas, "Nashville"), Jed's life and marriage begin to fall apart.
Renowned family therapist, author, and radio host Dr. Greg Smalley, says, "This movie honestly portrays what is good and messy and even sexy in marriage, better than any faith-based movie I've seen. You'll see people you know--even yourself--in this story of real-life consequences, and grace. I love it."
"[THE SONG] deals truthfully with relationships, dating couples and marriage. It doesn't shy away from the messiness of life and its consequences. I love it! It's raw. It's honest. It's compelling," says Susan Merrill,
Director of iMOM.
Woven throughout the story is voice-over narration taken from verses in Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs; metaphorically, the film draws on the life and writings of King Solomon, thought to be one of the wisest men in history, and known for his book on love and intimacy. However, with its entertaining blend of music, romance and heartbreak, THE SONG plays to wider audiences and is reminiscent of films like WALK THE LINE, COUNTRY STRONG, and CRAZY HEART.
"THE SONG has the potential to resonate with anyone, regardless of their beliefs or background. I think movie-goers will appreciate this film as a stand-alone music-driven drama that plays as a cautionary love story and not a cinematic sermon," says writer and director Richard Ramsey.
THE SONG soundtrack will release on
September 16th featuring 11 original songs and three covers of much-loved hits, with contributions from artists including Ricky Skaggs. In the months leading up to the release of THE SONG Powell and Nicol-Thomas will reprise their roles as Jed King and Shelby Bale, making appearances at several music festivals across the country.
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