With Deacon and the artists of Highway 65 taking a stand, Zach sends a message. Maddie and Juliette's conflict comes to a head. Daphne goes to a pool party. Gunnar returns from Avery's tour.
As the Crow Flies (feat. Sam Palladio) [Gunnar Solo Version] — Nashville Cast
Daphne comes to Maddie for advice on what to ware to the pool party then voices her nervousness of attending the party; Maddie receives a phone call from Deacon to asks her and Daphne to head over to Tracks.
Daphne and Maddie jam with Kacey Musgraves and other muscians to create a musical background for the Highway 65 staffers at Tracks as they continue working their best at their new location.
American Music Awards pre-party; Juliette primps when Glenn comes to reassure her that she belongs at the American Music Awards; Maddie walks away from Daphne and Deacon when Juliette waves to her.
Water Rising (feat. Hayden Panettiere) — Nashville Cast
Juliette's song comes on at the party; Deacon begs Daphne to tell him what is going on between Maddie and Juliette; Deacon confronts Juliette over the song theft, Juliette pleads her sorriness.
Daphne and Louisa discuss their families and the party as Louisa does her makeup then joins Daphne to watch it from inside; Lousia comments on Jake's appearance at the party.
Polly comments on Avery's mood while offering him a drink then again tries to convince him that Juliette's-type is wrong for him and others like him to be in a relationship with.
Daphne heads outside after seeing Flynn and Rebecca together and bumps into Jake, he comments on how 8th grade will suck which begins a conversation between the two.
Backstage at The Bluebird, Gunnar admits to Scarlett he has problems and is committed to fixing them then informs her that she has a problem with trust and that he gone trying for a relationship.
As the Crow Flies (feat. Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio) — Nashville Cast
Gunnar and Scarlett perform together at the 35th Anniversary of The Bluebird anniversery; Scarlett becomes very emotional while singing; Will begins to reconsider talking with Zach.
Maddie performs at her single at the AMA; Juliette watches the awards at home; Zach consider's Deacon's offer; Avery drives home in the storm; Scarlett moves the last of things out of Gunnar's.