Juliette is back on top following her performance high above highway 65 while Deacon’s cancer diagnosis becomes public and he and Rayna grapple with what the future holds.
A Damn Shame — Crissi Cochrane
Juliette puts on headphones after brusquely telling Glenn she'll meet with Rayna then begins listen to music.
Gunnar & Scarlett argue over the offers their band has received and their inability to pick still pick one; Scarlett gets a call from Deacon saying that The Exes need to perform in his stead.
Something's Gotta Give (feat. Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio) — Nashville Cast
The Exes take the stage at The Blue Bird and performs in lieu of Deacon, Kylie & Caleb from the audience; Noel compliments Scarlett & Gunnar's performance to Avery, who agrees with him.
Juliette listens to music when Emily arrives to the house and informs Juliette that Cadence is crying, Juliette then leaves Cadence with Emily and heads for the studio.
Surrender (feat. Connie Britton & Charles Esten) — Nashville Cast
Deacon & Rayna perform together at The Blue Bird; Gunnar apologises to Scarlett, then she agrees they should take the Highway 65 deal and they agree to just be business partners.
Scarlett & Gunnar tell Rayna that they would like to accept her offer officially to sign with Highway 65 then they toast their signing with Deacon, Noel, Kiley & Caleb.