Rayna takes action when she discovers Maddie has come in contact with a deceitful figure from her past Juliette must decide how to deal with the truth of Jeff Fordham's death Scarlett and Gunnar consider splitting up.
Rayna and Deacon face the facts of their relationship Scarlett makes an unexpected discovery about herself Gunnar performs with Elton John Luke makes an appearance on "The View" Layla launches her new album.
Rayna makes a last attempt to protect her daughter from the dangers of being a young artist Juliette reunites with Noah West on the Oscar campaign trail Scarlett is uneasy about Gunnar's relationship with Autumn Chase.
Someone undermines Rayna and Deacon's efforts to regain Maddie's trust Scarlett and Gunnar have a disagreement about their history during an interview Luke's attempt to do the right thing backfires.
Rayna and Deacon desperately try to reunite with Maddie and avoid court Juliette's success stokes Layla's jealousy Luke Wheeler tries to jump-start Will Lexington's career.
Maddie runs away from home, leaving Rayna and Deacon distraught Avery's link to Layla threatens Juliette Riff's disappearance forces Luke to find a new artist Autumn comes between Gunnar and Scarlett.
Markus scraps a song off his new album a week before its release Luke tries to fix things with Colt Scarlett gets time off her tour and surprises Caleb in Nashville.
Maddie receives an offer that Rayna wants to turn down Luke desperately tries to regain Colt's trust Gunnar's girlfriend causes problems with Scarlett in need of money, Avery works on insipid jingles.
Rayna's concern about Deacon's business venture with a friend from AA causes friction Luke's integrity and his relationship with Colt are in jeopardy.
When video of Juliette getting in an altercation with a fan goes viral, Jeff takes advantage of the situation Maddie misses Colt Rayna and Markus disagree about his sound.
Rayna is unhappy with Layla and Jeff's relationship Markus disagrees with his producer when Maddie joins Colt on tour, she turns to Juliette for advice Gunnar turns to Kevin and Will for help picking up a woman.
Rayna struggles to tend to those around her and deal with Markus' demands Jeff and Layla argue Juliette leans on alcohol and pills after experiencing another emotional setback.
Deacon is consumed with guilt when an additional aneurysm leaves Beverly brain dead Juliette's erratic behavior forces Avery to file for divorce.
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.
Rayna plans a star-studded baby shower for Juliette, but gets distracted by Sadie's drama Luke and Bucky both hope to sign Ron Pope, a rising singer-songwriter Gunnar is upset as Scarlett and Dr. Rand grow closer.
Deacon becomes frustrated when Rayna refuses to let him wallow Scarlett is wary of performing again Will's writing partner suddenly becomes unavailable Sadie ends up in a dangerous situation.
Rayna asks Deacon and her daughters to perform with her at the anniversary celebration of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry Will is uncomfortable with the songwriter he is asked to collaborate with Sadie reveals her battle to the world.
After Rayna reveals Jeff's indiscretions to the board members, Edgehill Republic begins to fall apart Deacon considers a clinical trial Scarlett reconnects with Gunnar Juliette poses for a magazine spread.
Rayna finds out about Jeff Fordham's plan to sign Maddie to Edgehill Luke and Gunnar write revenge songs and go carousing with a cautious Will Sadie is tormented by her ex Deacon's attempts to hide his illness causes him to push Maddie away.
Rayna brushes off rumors about her and Luke's breakup as she prepares to return to the stage Scarlett plans a surprise for Deacon Gunnar travels to Austin intent on mending fences with his estranged nephew.