Rayna tries to help Deacon Jade (Christina Aguilera) throws a party at her house that turns into an all-night bash Juliette wants to reinvigorate her career with an impromptu rooftop concert Gunnar receives news that changes everything.
Nashville's brightest stars come together to support Teddy's music education initiative Deacon gets a life-changing call as he prepares to take the stage with Rayna, Maddie and Daphne.
Jeff is forced to revisit his past when he is faced with his ex-fiancee (Christina Aguilera) Maddie struggles with the news about Deacon's illness after the birth of her daughter, Juliette is eager to get back to work.
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.
Rayna's daughters -- and Luke -- don't take the news of the canceled wedding very well Avery and Juliette encounter a few bumps as they adjust to married life Sadie purchases a gun Deacon gets bad news about his condition.
Rayna feels conflicted about leaving the kids to go back on tour Will is concerned when he catches Layla flirting Teddy uses his power to find a recent flame Sadie runs into an ex.
Rayna agrees to broadcast a Christmas special from her home Zoey, Gunnar and Avery have the opportunity to perform at Winterfest Terry has a successful performance but cannot handle the limelight.
While at the 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Rayna finds Luke's prenuptial agreement, causing friction Avery introduces his parents to Juliette Gunnar and Zoey's relationship is put to the test.
Rayna must choose between two men and two directions her life could take Juliette auditions for a film role Scarlett takes a trip home Will and Layla deal with the fallout from his confession.
As Will Lexington's album climbs the charts, Rayna plans a free concert to draw attention to hers Zoey, Avery and Gunnar perform at a benefit Scarlett makes a decision about her future.
After learning that Luke has been injured in Afghanistan and must cut his tour short, Rayna arranges a charity concert at Fort Campbell Maddie and Deacon's new course for the future brings them closer together Juliette struggles with guilt.
Scarlett's breakdown drives everyone to pin blame on each other Juliette turns to Avery but finds him preoccupied by Scarlett.
When news about Maddie causes a media frenzy, Rayna appears on "Good Morning America" in hope of managing the fallout Juliette asks Charlie Wentworth for help filling seats on her tour Scarlett receives a surprise visit from her mother.
Rayna's girls meet Luke's son Colt Juliette becomes more and more jealous Gunnar refuses to support Will and Layla's plan Maddie is forbidden to go to Deacon's concert.
Rayna and Juliette each have their own plan on how to announce Juliette's deal with Highway 65 Will offers Deacon a great opportunity Teddy learns Maddie is fixated with her music Will worries about his past.