Juliette's pattern of volatile behavior continues with her breaking down during a TV interview Rayna works to sign a rock star to Highway 65 to prove the label isn't just a vanity project.
Juliette hits a career high, including singing a duet with Steven Tyler, but her personal life plummets Avery takes care of baby Cadence at his parents' home in Texas Rayna deals with the aftermath of Deacon's liver transplant.
When Juliette becomes so focused on her album that she puts it ahead of everything else, Avery makes a major decision Rayna and the girls stand by Deacon as his life hangs in the balance.
While Juliette enjoys the attention following her rooftop performance, her team worries she is suffering from postpartum depression Will learns his private life is about to be splashed across a tabloid Deacon and Rayna grapple with his diagnosis.
Rayna tries to help Deacon Jade (Christina Aguilera) throws a party at her house that turns into an all-night bash Juliette wants to reinvigorate her career with an impromptu rooftop concert Gunnar receives news that changes everything.
Nashville's brightest stars come together to support Teddy's music education initiative Deacon gets a life-changing call as he prepares to take the stage with Rayna, Maddie and Daphne.
Jeff is forced to revisit his past when he is faced with his ex-fiancee (Christina Aguilera) Maddie struggles with the news about Deacon's illness after the birth of her daughter, Juliette is eager to get back to work.
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 feels conflicted about leaving the kids to go back on tour Will is concerned when he catches Layla flirting Teddy uses his power to find a recent flame Sadie runs into an ex.
Rayna agrees to broadcast a Christmas special from her home Zoey, Gunnar and Avery have the opportunity to perform at Winterfest Terry has a successful performance but cannot handle the limelight.
While at the 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Rayna finds Luke's prenuptial agreement, causing friction Avery introduces his parents to Juliette Gunnar and Zoey's relationship is put to the test.
Rayna realizes she may have allowed too much public access into her life Juliette prepares for motherhood alone Layla and Will brace themselves for the premiere of their reality show.
A health scare prompts Juliette to ask Avery if he wants to be a part of the baby's life Gunnar turns to Scarlett for advice a CMA Awards nomination pits Rayna and Luke against each other news of Daphne and Maddie's bad behavior gets to Rayna.
Juliette has concerns before filming a sex scene with Noah West (Derek Hough) Rayna realizes her heightened level of fame is making Maddie miserable and leaving Daphne feeling entitled Will makes careless mistakes.
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's girls meet Luke's son Colt Juliette becomes more and more jealous Gunnar refuses to support Will and Layla's plan Maddie is forbidden to go to Deacon's concert.
Rayna and Juliette each have their own plan on how to announce Juliette's deal with Highway 65 Will offers Deacon a great opportunity Teddy learns Maddie is fixated with her music Will worries about his past.
Avery feels overwhelmed by Juliette's success money trouble makes it difficult for Rayna to sign new artists Deacon runs into an old friend at an AA meeting Scarlett gets more wrapped up with Liam.
A powerful and successful producer hears Juliette's new song and wants to make her a superstar, but Glenn ends up being marginalized Rayna tries to remain stoic and in control after recent events feeling lost, Scarlett turns to Liam.