Nashville

Previously on "Nashville"...

Given everything you two have been through,

why is it finally working now?

It only works 'cause we're The Exes.

It was my first acting gig.

I highly doubt I'm gonna get nominated for an Oscar.

- Juliette Barnes. - Oh, yes!

I think we should give it a shot.

Avery had a choice and he chose her?

Being gay is not an issue,

- Oh? - certainly not for me.

I'm emancipating from you.

It's your damn daughter

sinking her fangs into my little girl.

- Watch your mouth. - I'm...

Frankie and Cash are filing restraining orders against us.

An emancipation will be granted.

Okay. Come on, Maddie.

We want people to see you as strong, sexy.

So just, like, you know, work it. Yeah?

- Okay. - Okay.

Nobody.

Maddie, Warner Bros. is in. Can you believe it?

That'll definitely jack up the bidding.

I kind of thought you'd be a little more excited.

What's wrong?

I just... I really wish I got more time to rehearse.

Are you sure we can't push the showcase?

My mom always says you just...

you have one chance to make a first impression.

Look, it's normal to be nervous,

and after the number your mom pulled on you,

I'd be more surprised if you weren't.

See, Rayna always making you sing with your sister,

she made you think that you can't do it alone.

But you can, Maddie. Trust me.

Juliette! Juliette!

Are you seeing anyone?

Oh, I only have eyes for my little girl right now.

Thank you.

I hate coming to things like this by myself.

- No offense. - None taken.

I can't believe he chose her.

I put everything on the line, and he didn't want me.

I know it hurts right now,

but you're going to be okay.

You will.

Just give it some time. It's only been a week.

We both know it's been longer than that.

See, this is why I don't like to leave you two alone.

I'm gone for a week and suddenly you're not speaking.

What happened?

I guess we just bring out the worst in each other.

Sorry.

What the hell is this?

- I don't know. I-I didn't... - _

It looks like I'm a backup singer.

And it's like I'm barely mentioned in the article.

That's not true.

Gunnar, you were with me

the whole time I was with that reporter. I didn't do this.

No, I'm not... I'm not saying you did anything.

It's just can we fix it?

I'll make a call.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

Shame on Luke Wheeler!

I mean, if you're gonna stand out there all night chanting,

the least you could do is make it rhyme.

This isn't funny, Luke.

I mean, you really stirred up a hornet's nest, man.

I had to defend myself, Ken.

Well, you could've done that with one appearance.

Why the full-court press?

- Will Lexington on line one. - Thanks.

Because I will not allow that woman to have the last word.

As long as she's out there stirring up the hatemongers,

I'm gonna be out there fighting for what's right.

Will, what can I do for ya, son?

Cynthia Davis somehow got my cell number,

and her show's been calling me for three days straight.

I told them, "No comment," but they won't leave me alone.

I'm not sure what we can do about it,

unless you want to respond to her

on some of the friendlier news outlets with me.

No thanks. I already had to repaint my truck once.

- Yeah. - I'll just ignore her, I guess.

Uh, listen, I'll let you go. We'll talk later.

Oh, there's my girl.

Hey, I missed you, Cady.

What was that about?

Cynthia Davis still giving you a hard time?

Yeah. Her show somehow got my cell number,

and they've been calling me nonstop.

Ugh.

All right, I'm putting the phone down the garbage disposal.

What is it?

806 area code.

Home.

Hello?

W-Whoa, Aunt... Aunt Betty?

Wait. No. W-What's wrong?

Bucky wants to sit down with us tomorrow to go over the album launch.

- How's 1:00 sound? - Can we do it earlier?

Avery's got a gig tomorrow afternoon.

He's really been wanting to play.

I'll see what I can do.

Hey, so, has Bucky mentioned anything about the research?

The... The launch is four days away.

I'm dying to know how the album's tracking.

Yeah... he did mention something about that.

And?

It's soft.

- 30,000, if we're lucky. - What?

But the advance copies are getting incredible reviews.

We can build on that for your next release.

I'm so tired of being patient.

Listen, you've been in two reality shows.

People think they know you.

They've already kind of made up their minds.

So you're saying I've had my 15 minutes?

Oh, no. No, no. That's not what I'm saying.

We just need to rebuild your brand,

get people interested again, okay?

Yeah.

Just tell me what to do. I will do it.

I don't know. That's the point.

I don't even know what life looks like without Maddie in it

or what our relationship looks like.

I can't figure out how to work through this.

Rayna, please, baby, just listen to me. I am sorry.

Hon, I can't do this anymore tonight, okay?

I'll... I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Good night.

I guess I don't have to ask how that went.

I'm just glad he's staying at his place.

Thank you.

I just want to think about something else for a minute.

Mm-hmm.

Hey, Buck.

Hey, sorry to call so late,

but I'm afraid I got a bombshell for you.

Cash is arranging a showcase for Maddie.

What? When?

Day after tomorrow.

How'd she pull that together so fast?

Maddie's only been emancipated for a week. Who's coming?

Not too many, but she managed to get a couple from New York,

one from L.A., Warner Bros., I think one or two more.

But what really has me concerned is

I think Lennox Hill is coming.

- Lennox Hill? - Yeah.

And from what I hear around town,

they are determined to get her.

Will you do me a favor, Bucky?

Will you please call travel

and have them have a jet ready for us tomorrow morning?

8:00 a.m.

- You got it. - Bye.

What's going on?

We're going back to Nashville.

Nashville - 04x19 - After You've Gone

Come on. Meet and greet ends at 2:00.

You're gonna have plenty of time

to change before the critics' reception.

New York last night, L.A. tomorrow night...

who knew an Oscar nomination could be such a pain in the ass?

Oh, that would be your gowns.

Perfect timing.

I need to know what you're wearing so I can coordinate my outfit.

Your outfit?

Come on.

It is bad enough that I'm taking my manager as my date.

Let's not show up looking like a prom couple.

- Oh, wow. - What?

Apparently Maddie Conrad's going up for auction tomorrow.

She's already looking to sign with a big label.

- Are you serious? - Yes.

No. She just got emancipated last week.

Well, somebody's giving her some really bad advice.

Thanks.

Saw your big article. Very nice.

I'm a little confused, though.

I thought you were actually a member of The Exes.

Ah, very funny. It's my own fault.

I should've spoken up more in the interview.

Well, that is very generous of you.

I'm just saying you might want to watch your back.

Scarlett didn't mean for this to happen.

Neither did Stevie Nicks.

I'm just saying, for whatever reason,

cute little blonde singers tend to get pushed up to the front.