Rayna James has had a successful country-music career, but lately her popularity has started to fade. Her record label believes the solution is to have her open for up-and-comer Juliette Barnes on tour, but Juliette is a schemer and wants nothing more than to steal Rayna's spotlight. Rayna thinks her real chance is in another young woman, undiscovered songwriter Scarlett O'Connor. While Rayna struggles with her career, her father is busy messing with her private life, encouraging her husband to run for election to be mayor of Nashville - against her wishes.
After the crash, Rayna is in a coma and Deacon is left to wait on his pending jail sentence. Teddy is still shell-shocked about Peggy's pregnancy. Maddie grapples with a revelation.
Edgehill appoints a new chief, Jeff Fordham. He's powerful, sexy and on a mission to place the label back on top. Rayna returns from her hiatus with a plan that includes her own label.
Juliette is invited to play at a private affair for a billionaire couple, and Rayna's divorce from Teddy becomes final.
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.
Scarlett struggles when Jeff Fordham wants his new artists to cultivate hot, sexy personas. Rayna seeks to obtain the rights to her music. Avery and Gunnar decide to record songs with Scarlett's fr...
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.
As Teddy and Peggy's wedding nears. Maddie wants to connect with Deacon. Rayna draws closer to Luke Wheeler. Juliette goes to war with a lecherous DJ.
Rayna joins Scarlett on the road for her first tour date with Luke Wheeler, but is blindsided when Deacon confronts her about putting pressure on Scarlett too soon.
Maddie wants to spend more time with Deacon but Teddy begins to feel like he's being replaced. Rayna struggles to strike the right balance with the two dads and their responsibilities.
Juliette headlines the music city festival in Nashville, but the only headlines she's making are by press and fans calling her a homewrecker.
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.
Juliette's tour is in a tailspin, and though Scarlett and Gunnar's careers are hot, their personal lives are not.
Luke surpises Rayna with a NASCAR showcasing her brand. Juliette's induction into the Grand Ole Opry takes a turn for the worse.
Rayna welcomes an exonerated Lamar home from prison but Tandy is suspiciously aloof. When Rayna confronts her, Tandy unloads her suspicions about their father. Juliette hides out at Avery's house.
Juliette's new song catches the ear of high-powered, hit-making producer Howie V. Scarlett feels lost and alone but finds Liam to be a receptive confidante.
After performing her manifesto song at her Opry induction, major pop labels try to sign Juliette. Deacon finds that life on the road is filled with temptation.
Juliette is feeling upstaged by Rayna's new artist announcements and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Rayna's daughters meet Luke's teenage son. Juliette finds a way to knock Scarlett down a peg. Will and Layla make an announcement.
Maddie's news goes viral and stirs a media frenzy. Rayna tries to manage the fallout by going on Good Morning America.
Juliette gets blamed for Scarlett's breakdown. Rayna is forced to make a difficult decision. Layla tries to convince Will to join her in a reality show.
Rayna organises a charity concert after finding out Luke has been injured in Afghanistan, forcing him to cut his tour short. Deacon and Maddie are brought closer together.
As Will Lexington's album climbs the chart, Rayna enlists Teddy's help to plan a huge, free concert. Scarlett makes a decision about her future in Music City.