Rayna's daughters -- and Luke -- don't take the news of the canceled wedding very well Avery and Juliette encounter a few bumps as they adjust to married life Sadie purchases a gun Deacon gets bad news about his condition.
Rayna invites Sadie Stone for a day on the town in an effort to sign her to Highway 65 Juliette struggles to conceal her pregnancy a backup singer takes an interest in Deacon Avery tries to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
Rayna sets a wedding date Juliette works to hide the secret that could prevent her from getting a movie role Luke's new back-up singer asserts her presence Gunnar gets a visit from a past love Layla uses her power over Will.
Rayna pursues new publicity opportunities to promote her album and record label Layla pressures Will to help her rebuild her fleeting career Juliette gets ready for a big audition while dealing with life-changing news.
Rayna must choose between two men and two directions her life could take Juliette auditions for a film role Scarlett takes a trip home Will and Layla deal with the fallout from his confession.
As Will Lexington's album climbs the charts, Rayna plans a free concert to draw attention to hers Zoey, Avery and Gunnar perform at a benefit Scarlett makes a decision about her future.
After learning that Luke has been injured in Afghanistan and must cut his tour short, Rayna arranges a charity concert at Fort Campbell Maddie and Deacon's new course for the future brings them closer together Juliette struggles with guilt.
Scarlett's breakdown drives everyone to pin blame on each other Juliette turns to Avery but finds him preoccupied by Scarlett.
When news about Maddie causes a media frenzy, Rayna appears on "Good Morning America" in hope of managing the fallout Juliette asks Charlie Wentworth for help filling seats on her tour Scarlett receives a surprise visit from her mother.
Death changes lives forever as a mystery arises Scarlett and Gunnar receive an offer from Kelly Clarkson a video adversely affects Juliette's reputation Rayna is under intense pressure to succeed.
Fan blowback against Juliette bring down her performance and the Music City Festival Rayna wants to buy herself out of the Edgehill contract Deacon and Gunnar decide to put on an unauthorized show.
When Maddie wants to spend time with Deacon, Teddy starts to feel he's being replaced Lamar asks Rayna to get Tandy to commit to being a character witness Juliette worries about Layla's career stealing her spotlight.
Deacon confronts Rayna about putting too much pressure on Scarlett Jeff battles Rayna for control of the album she made with Liam Gunnar struggles as he attempts to write a song for a major artist.
Maddie feels lost as Teddy and Peggy's wedding day approaches Juliette angers a lecherous but influential DJ Deacon discovers an unexpected ally as he tries to find his way back to music.
Rayna sets the record straight during an interview with Robin Roberts Juliette runs into Charlie Wentworth Scarlett turns to Avery for advice on the changes to her life.
Scarlett struggles when Jeff Fordham wants his new artists to cultivate hot, sexy personas Rayna wants to obtain the rights to her music Avery and Gunnar decide to record songs with Scarlett's friend Zoey.
Rayna cancels the remainder of the tour Teddy proposes to Peggy and tries to keep it a secret Tandy discovers information about the death of Rayna's mother.
Rayna and Teddy embark on new paths as they divorce becomes final Peggy plans to win Teddy back Juliette takes a job playing at a billionaire couple's anniversary party Deacon's past casts a shadow over his future with Maddie.
A personal crisis forces Rayna to head back to Nashville and miss a sold-out show in New York Deacon shares criticism with Juliette Gunnar wants to celebrate Scarlett's success Avery becomes Juliette's roadie.
Rayna brings her kids and sister on tour, but doesn't like the effect Juliette is having on her girls Juliette starts to look at Dante differently Deacon reconsiders life on the road a handsome new neighbor befriends Gunnar and Scarlett.