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.
Deacon and the girls grow worried when Gideon starts leaving the house Juliette confronts Darius Twig tries to keep Jonah's secret from Maddie Brad's behavior is not limited to Alannah.
Scarlett tries to help Sean, but he doubts her motives Deacon deals with forgiveness and a new family dynamic feeling out of depth on "Nashville's Next," Daphne finds help in judge De Witt.
Deacon and Jessie's relationship deepens Darius invites Juliette to get more involved with the movement while Avery voices his opinion Gunnar, Will and Avery search for a female voice for the band Jonah's ex releases a song about Maddie.
Daphne struggles with the idea of Deacon dating Juliette introduces Avery to Darius Maddie and Jonah record a song, but Maddie finds Jonah's life a little too public Will learns news about Zach and find ways to enhance his appearance.
Deacon goes on a date with a familiar face Juliette dives into a self-help movement Will and Gunnar invite Avery to perform with them Scarlett gets reminded how her career had a positive influence on fans Daphne reaches out to Jake.
After a public meltdown, Juliette seeks to change her life from an unlikely source Scarlett and Maddie take a trip Maddie meets Jonah Ford, a famous pop star Scarlett struggles to find herself Will coaches Gunnar Deacon deals with loneliness.
With Deacon and the artists of Highway 65 taking a stand, Zach sends a message Maddie and Juliette's conflict comes to a head Daphne goes to a pool party Gunnar returns from Avery's tour.
Maddie shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction Deacon gets invited to play the Opry but hesitates to answer Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.
Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past Maddie and Juliette are nominated for the same music award Deacon helps Jessie record Scarlett learns self-defense.
Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65 Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications Gunnar searches for the mugger.
Deacon strives to help an unmotivated Daphne pass her history class Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song Scarlett and Gunnar come back from their tour.
Juliette helps Maddie navigate the wave of attention she receives after her performance at the CMT Music Awards Zach demands the masters from Rayna and Deacon's unfinished album.
A legal dispute threatens to break apart the family Juliette demands to perform at the CMT Music Awards Will and Zach are drawn closer together.
After her life-changing experience, Rayna scrambles to write one more song for the concept album with Deacon Juliette's leg starts to hurt inexplicably Gunnar fights for Scarlett.
Rayna and Deacon take precautions as Hockney tests the limits of the restraining order Juliette asks the church choir to work with her on an album Scarlett finds herself drawn to Damien.
Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home Damien apologizes to Scarlett Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.