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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.