Every Time You Hear That Song

Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase idolizes country star Decklee Cassel, whose fame is intertwined with her vanished songwriting partner, Mickenlee Hooper. When Decklee’s funeral reveals an empty time capsule and a trail of clues leading to a cash prize, Darren sets out on a road trip to uncover the truth—and the story of a lifetime.

In 1963, a young Decklee rises to fame with Mickenlee’s help, but their deepening relationship threatens her ambitions and demands difficult sacrifices.

Told in alternating timelines, Every Time You Hear That Song explores ambition, identity, and the hidden stories behind fame—revealing that Darren’s most important discovery may be her own voice.