Juliette decides not to apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony Luke introduces Rayna to someone that could help with her distribution deal and surprises her with a NASCAR wrapped in Rayna Jaymes graphics.
Scarlett's career is on a hot streak as she performs with Zac Brown Rayna asks Deacon for help writing a hit for her new album Jeff is furious when concert venues keep dropping from Juliette's tour.
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.
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.
Edgehill's new chief, Jeff Fordham (Oliver Hudson), is determined to put the label back on top a reality TV star threatens Juliette's career.
Deacon awaits his pending jail sentence as Rayna is in a coma Teddy grapples with Peggy's pregnancy feeling alone, Maddie turns to Juliette Gunnar's proposal complicates his relationship with Scarlett.
Juliette finds a letter from her mother Deacon confronts Rayna about a secret Brad Paisley performs with Rayna and Deacon Gunnar tries to win Scarlett's heart back.
Lamar turns out to be an unexpected ally for Rayna Jolene tries to help when she sees Juliette struggling Will and Avery each get a shot to shine with bigger stars.
Edgehill Records throws a party for Rayna and Juliette when they are both nominated for CMA awards Juliette is faced with new challenges Scarlett worries about Gunnar.
When Liam asks Rayna to run away with him and finish her album, Deacon has an unexpected reaction Jolene questions Dante's loyalty Teddy confronts Peggy about the leaks.
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.
Rayna reconsiders things after hearing Teddy's side of the story Juliette finds an unexpected sense of belonging with Sean's family Gunnar confesses his feelings Deacon and Avery are each offered opportunities.
Marshall Evans pushes for Juliette and Rayna to collaborate at an event at the Ryman theater when Peggy's desperation escalates, Teddy is forced to tell Rayna the truth Scarlett gets closer to Gunnar.
Rayna seeks the help of a music producer to change her sound Juliette goes on a date with an NFL player in an attempt to repair her image Lamar's plan to delay Coleman's arrival at a photo op works too well.
Rayna thinks about moving on when Deacon sets boundaries in their relationship as Juliette struggles with her mother's addictions, Deacon is reminded of difficult moments in his past tension between Gunnar and Avery puts pressure on Scarlet.
The arrival of a woman from Teddy's past tests his marriage Rayna and Deacon perform at Teddy's fundraiser Juliette appears on "Good Morning America" Gunnar connects with his publisher's assistant.
Rayna learns her family is facing financial ruin Juliette asks Deacon to write and tour with her exclusively Juliette's mother re-enters her life.
As Teddy's campaign progresses, Rayna must endure an investigation that reveals family secrets Juliette sees Deacon perform with Rayna Scarlett is torn between her dream and her commitment to Avery.