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.
A torn Rayna must choose between two men and two directions her life could take. Juliette, struggling to repair her relationship with Avery, auditions for the leading role in a film biopic.
After Will's debut album bumps Rayna's to second place, she's more determined than ever to make Highway 65 and her record a hit. Juliette deals with some life-changing news.
Rayna sets the wedding date. Juliette grapples with her secret while auditioning for a biopic.
Rayna goes after Sadie Stone as a new artist to sign to her record label Highway 65. Juliette continues to try her best at hiding her pregnancy.
Juliette's secret burdens her while filming. Rayna doesn't like the changes she sees in her kids since the engagement.
Juliette bravely faces her new reality and the CMA award nominations are announced, pitting Rayna against Luke.
Rayna performs her latest single on TV. Juliette struggles to prepare for motherhood alone. Will and Layla brace themselves for the premiere of their reality show.
On country music's biggest night - the Annual CMA Awards in Nashville - Rayna and Luke's evening begins with a hitch when Rayna stumbles upon Luke's pre-nuptial agreement document.
Rayna agrees to film a Christmas special at home, but her magazine cover story puts a chill on relationships.
Luke finally returns home after wrapping up his tour, just days before he and Rayna tie the knot. Will invites Layla on tour in an effort to keep her close.
Now that Rayna has cancelled their wedding, Luke is on the warpath. Deacon learns the gravity of his condition.
Rumours fly surrounding Rayna and Luke's breakup, but Rayna is determined to return to the public eye on her own terms. Juliette's pregnancy starts to drive her stir crazy.
Luke enlists Gunnar in his efforts to forget his heartbreak, first by writing revenge songs, and then by carousing. Sadie is tormented by her stalker ex-husband.
Deacon is forced to make a decision about his treatment. Rayna searches for new Highway 65 artists. Edgehill Republic begins to crumble.
Rayna's anniversary of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry is cause for celebration. Rayna reaches out to Deacon and her daughters to perform with her.
Rayna refuses to let Deacon wallow in his condition.
Juliette is excited about Rayna throwing her a star-studded baby shower, but Rayna gets pulled into Sadie's drama instead of hosting. Bucky and Luke Wheeler are interested in signing Ron Pope.
With the arrival of his former fiancee in Nashville, Jeff finds himself face to face with Jade St. John. Deacon continues to cope with his cancer diagnosis.
The brightest stars of Nashville gather in support of Teddy's music education initiative, where Juliette plans her return to the spotlight - and Layla finds herself thrust into it.
Jade throws a Malibu beach party, Juliette gives an impromptu rooftop concert. Rayna tries to save Deacon's life.
Juliette is back on top following her performance high above Highway 65. Deacon's cancer diagnosis becomes public and he and Rayna grapple with what the future holds.
Juliette is laser-focused on finishing her album - and Avery makes a decision that impacts their lives forever. Deacon's life hangs in the balance.