A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

Katie endures relentless pressure from her adoptive family, the Van Ravensways, who push her toward a singing career she longs for. She clings to her dream and even daydreams about a music video for Run This Town. The tense home environment fuels her resilience and determination to pursue her talent.

She slips her demo into Guy Morgan's briefcase at the Wellesley Academy of the Arts, hoping it will spark real opportunities. The plan centers on a potential showcase for Luke Morgan, though Luke himself isn't eager to follow in his father's footsteps. The moment plants seeds for a future that could change Katie's life.

Back at home, Gail schemes to pass off Bev's singing as Bev's own, using Katie's voice as the supposed demo. Bev cannot sing, but Gail manipulates the situation to manufacture a star. The plan hinges on convincing everyone that Katie is a thief.

A chaotic night unfolds when Victor steals Katie's clothes and locks her out, leaving her to improvise with a borrowed jacket from Luke. Bev greets Luke at the door, while Gail tightens her control over the scheme. The family pressures Katie to cooperate as consequences escalate.

At school, Katie hears Luke singing in the music room and is inspired to write a song for him. Angela urges her to perform at the Bollywood Ball that night, and Katie asks Ravi to watch Victor to keep him safe. She channels her feelings into a new song she hopes will win Luke's attention.

Katie takes the stage at the Bollywood Ball and belts out Extra Ordinary, captivating the crowd and catching Luke's eye. Angela challenges Gail with a Bollywood dance-off, further complicating Gail's manipulation. Despite the intrigue, a seed of doubt about the ruse begins to form.

Luke searches for the mystery singer and finds Bev lip-syncing Katie's voice during a Make You Believe rehearsal. He is drawn to Bev's apparent talent and invites her to write more songs with him, unaware of the ruse. Katie quietly guides Bev through texts, maintaining the deception.

Gail uses knowledge of Katie's late father's savings to pressure Katie into obedience, threatening financial consequences. The scheme is overheard by Victor, who begins to see how deeply their manipulation hurts everyone. The family crisis edges toward a breaking point.

Victor makes the decision to expose the fraud and tries to act on it, stepping out of his mistreatment to do what is right. His choice marks a turning point as someone finally challenges Gail's control. The family dynamics reach a critical moment.

Showcase night arrives and Victor sabotages Bev's iPhone containing Katie's recorded voice to reveal the truth. Bev improvises with a live mic issue backstage, while Katie appears to struggle on stage. Luke enters backstage, witnesses Katie in the flesh, and records the moment to prove the deception.

With the truth exposed, Katie delivers her own material, Bless Myself, and the crowd and Luke rally behind her. Luke records the performance, cementing Katie's talent and sealing a Kensington Records album offer. He also kisses Katie and agrees to help Angela gain admission to Juilliard.

In a mid-credits moment, Guy reports Gail's deceit to the school board, ending her tenure as headmistress. Bev breathes relief as she is freed from Gail's manipulation and begins charting her own path. Gail's downfall leaves her to find herself back singing at a ranch, where she is booed by the crowd.

Bev gains independence and begins charting her own path away from Gail's schemes. Katie's rise is secured as Luke's support grows into a record deal, and their collaboration hints at a bright future. The fallout from Gail's manipulation serves as a cautionary endnote to the story.