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.
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.
Rayna invites Sadie Stone for a day on the town in an effort to sign her to Highway 65 Juliette struggles to conceal her pregnancy a backup singer takes an interest in Deacon Avery tries to drown his sorrows in alcohol.
Rayna sets a wedding date Juliette works to hide the secret that could prevent her from getting a movie role Luke's new back-up singer asserts her presence Gunnar gets a visit from a past love Layla uses her power over Will.
Rayna pursues new publicity opportunities to promote her album and record label Layla pressures Will to help her rebuild her fleeting career Juliette gets ready for a big audition while dealing with life-changing news.
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.
Scarlett's career is on a hot streak as she performs with Zac Brown Rayna asks Deacon for help writing a hit for her new album Jeff is furious when concert venues keep dropping from Juliette's tour.
Death changes lives forever as a mystery arises Scarlett and Gunnar receive an offer from Kelly Clarkson a video adversely affects Juliette's reputation Rayna is under intense pressure to succeed.
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.
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.
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.