Rayna is upset when her record label asks her to tour as the opening act for a popular newcomer Rayna's father, Lamar, disregards her wishes when he backs her husband in a run for mayor of Nashville.
Deacon gets a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream Juliette makes a crucial decision Daphne preps for the final round Alannah confronts Brad Avery, Gunnar, and Will discuss their future.
As Brad's country music singing competition begins, he and a singing coach instantly recognize Daphne as a star in the making Avery's relationship with Alannah deepens.
When he's in the hospital, Will frets about his future Brad gets a restraining order against Deacon the media harasses Avery about Juliette's extended stay in South America Maddie gets caught up in the fast lane lifestyle of Jonah Ford.
Daphne seeks to establish her career and auditions for a country music singing competition Scarlett invites Sean to see live music Avery makes a decision the band gets invited to perform on late-night TV Will's choice catches up with him.
Daphne and Jake perform at school Deacon and Jessie run into Brad Alannah's stage presence grows, creating a division in the band Gunnar questions his relationship with Alannah Maddie joins Jonah in Miami and bonds with Twig.
Daphne struggles to accept Deacon and Jessie's relationship the new edition to the boys' band becomes a hit Gunnar falls back into old habits Scarlett takes an interest in a veteran undergoing equine therapy.
Deacon and Jessie's relationship deepens Darius invites Juliette to get more involved with the movement while Avery voices his opinion Gunnar, Will and Avery search for a female voice for the band Jonah's ex releases a song about Maddie.
Daphne struggles with the idea of Deacon dating Juliette introduces Avery to Darius Maddie and Jonah record a song, but Maddie finds Jonah's life a little too public Will learns news about Zach and find ways to enhance his appearance.
Deacon goes on a date with a familiar face Juliette dives into a self-help movement Will and Gunnar invite Avery to perform with them Scarlett gets reminded how her career had a positive influence on fans Daphne reaches out to Jake.
Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face Will shoots a commercial Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.
Juliette has it out with Avery over Hallie's sound Maddie learns the truth about the origins of the bullying on social media Scarlett's pregnancy brings with it unexpected attention.
A huge fallout results from the video of Maddie and the police officer Deacon and Avery fall in love with Hallie's special sound Zach continues to exert his influence on Highway 65.
Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.
Juliette suffers a bout of anxiety about her upcoming first major performance after the plane crash Bucky and Zach at odds.
Deacon strives to help an unmotivated Daphne pass her history class Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song Scarlett and Gunnar come back from their tour.
Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.
A legal dispute threatens to break apart the family Juliette demands to perform at the CMT Music Awards Will and Zach are drawn closer together.
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together Scarlett can't trust Gunnar Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie back home shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville.