Juliette decides not to apologize for her behavior during her Grand Ole Opry ceremony Luke introduces Rayna to someone that could help with her distribution deal and surprises her with a NASCAR wrapped in Rayna Jaymes graphics.
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.
Rayna cancels the remainder of the tour Teddy proposes to Peggy and tries to keep it a secret Tandy discovers information about the death of Rayna's mother.
Rayna and Teddy embark on new paths as they divorce becomes final Peggy plans to win Teddy back Juliette takes a job playing at a billionaire couple's anniversary party Deacon's past casts a shadow over his future with Maddie.
Edgehill's new chief, Jeff Fordham (Oliver Hudson), is determined to put the label back on top a reality TV star threatens Juliette's career.
Deacon awaits his pending jail sentence as Rayna is in a coma Teddy grapples with Peggy's pregnancy feeling alone, Maddie turns to Juliette Gunnar's proposal complicates his relationship with Scarlett.
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.
When Rayna suggests bringing her girls on tour, she learns that Lamar is willing to blackmail her Juliette and Sean's elopement surprises everyone Deacon reconnects with an ex Avery follows a music producer's advice.
Rayna reconsiders things after hearing Teddy's side of the story Juliette finds an unexpected sense of belonging with Sean's family Gunnar confesses his feelings Deacon and Avery are each offered opportunities.
Marshall Evans pushes for Juliette and Rayna to collaborate at an event at the Ryman theater when Peggy's desperation escalates, Teddy is forced to tell Rayna the truth Scarlett gets closer to Gunnar.
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.
Juliette discovers that Darius Enright's movement is not the happy utopia that it originally seemed to be when the group refuses to allow her to leave, tension becomes too much to bear.