Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

'Coyote Ugly' targets teens with themes of ambition and self-discovery. Violet, an aspiring songwriter, moves to New York and works at Coyote Ugly bar. The predictable plot and clichés receive mixed reviews. Piper Perabo and John Goodman's performances are divisive. The soundtrack is praised, while bar scenes are seen as either entertaining or gratuitous. Overall, it's a light-hearted, feel-good film for its audience.