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.
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 tries to set the record straight about her failed marriage during an appearance on Katie Couric's talk show Maddie tells a lie that leads to dangerous consequences Deacon is drawn to a pretty veterinarian.
Juliette plans a surprise birthday party for Deacon as Teddy and Rayna's divorce moves forward, speculation about Rayna's fidelity ramps up Scarlett is charmed by Gunnar's brother.
Rayna is comforted by an old friend after telling Maddie and Daphne about her plans to divorce Juliette reinvents herself Avery considers an attractive offer.
As Rayna settles into the tour, she learns that Deacon has joined Juliette's band Juliette wants to make a change but her team disagrees Scarlett receives an offer from Gunnar.
To celebrate the success of "Wrong Song," Edgehill Records throws a lavish party things get awkward for Juliette, who brings her mother to the party Teddy asks Rayna about her relationship with Liam.
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.
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.
A medical scare gets Avery and Juliette talking Scarlett and Sean organize a ranch benefit Gunnar gets inspired Avery questions a relationship Maddie tests Twig Deacon learns a secret.