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.
Luke starts questioning his decision to bring Riff on tour Deacon and Frankie butt heads over Vita Frankie makes a destructive decision.
Luke invites his old friend Riff Bell to accompany him on tour a newcomer arrives at the Beverly but Deacon, Rayna and Frankie are divided on whether she deserves a shot.
Deacon and Rayna are ambushed by paparazzi after their wedding rehearsal dinner, forcing them to consider a change of venue Juliette forces Avery to lie to the press in her absence.
Markus is not prepared for a televised concert in support of his new album launch Luke is faced with another setback Deacon and Rayna face a decision.
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.
While Juliette enjoys the attention following her rooftop performance, her team worries she is suffering from postpartum depression Will learns his private life is about to be splashed across a tabloid Deacon and Rayna grapple with his diagnosis.
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.
A health scare prompts Juliette to ask Avery if he wants to be a part of the baby's life Gunnar turns to Scarlett for advice a CMA Awards nomination pits Rayna and Luke against each other news of Daphne and Maddie's bad behavior gets to Rayna.
Juliette has concerns before filming a sex scene with Noah West (Derek Hough) Rayna realizes her heightened level of fame is making Maddie miserable and leaving Daphne feeling entitled Will makes careless mistakes.