Derek Krantz

Caroline splurges on hair extensions and buys Max some new sheets. However, Caroline doesn't realise when she throws away the old set that Max's old pillowcase has sentimental value.

Juliette headlines Teddy's first annual music festival, but negative attention from the press about her connection with Charlie has a bad effect. Meanwhile, Rayna is determined to buy herself out of her Edgehill contract.

Rayna and Deacon's glittering evening at the Country Music Association Awards ends in a confrontation that pushes Deacon off the rails. Meanwhile, Gunnar does his best to win back Scarlett's heart.

Terrified of facing the public, Juliette hides out at Avery's house. Meanwhile, Deacon hires Avery to be his engineer for the recording of his live concert at the Bluebird.

Deacon awaits his pending jail sentence, Rayna is in a coma, Teddy grapples with Peggy's pregnancy, and the lonely Maddie turns to Juliette.

As Rayna returns home from hospital, she discovers that Edgehill Records has appointed a new chief executive, Jeff Fordham. He seems to be supportive, but does Rayna's own music label feature in his plans for the future?