Nashville

Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Complicating matters, Lamar’s drive for power results in backing Teddy in a run for Mayor of Nashville, against Rayna’s wishes.

Teddy’s mayoral campaign is moving ahead and Rayna reluctantly endures an investigation that reveals some explosive family secrets. Coleman Carlisle is starting to lay down the groundwork for his campaign when he discovers Lamar is poised to go head to head with him, even if it means exposing his longtime friend. Juliette will stop at nothing when it comes to getting her hands on Deacon. After seeing him perform with Rayna at the Bluebird, it’s clear that not all feelings fade with time. Scarlett is torn between pursuing her dream of songwriting with Gunnar, and her commitment to Avery.

Rayna immerses herself in her kids’ lives and her husband’s campaign, and is sobered to learn that she and Teddy are facing financial ruin; Juliette offers Deacon an exclusive contract to write and tour with her; and Juliette’s troubled mother, Jolene, re-enters her daughter’s life in dramatic fashion. Meanwhile, Scarlett and Gunnar’s big break with Watty is threatened.

Marshall Evans continues to pressure Rayna and Juliette to collaborate at an event at the Ryman Auditorium, Teddy is forced to reveal the truth to Rayna when Peggy's desperation hits its peak, and in an effort to move past her failed relationship to Avery, Scarlett finds herself closer to Gunnar.

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.

Rayna and Juliette are locked for their tour. When Rayna suggests taking her girls with her, she finds that Lamar's not above holding her hostage with some long forgotten family secrets. To everyone's surprise Juliette and Sean have eloped, though not everyone is celebrating. Deacon reconnects with a former flame, and Avery follows the advice of a new music producer that puts more space between him, the band and Scarlett.