Ep 1. Can't Let Go

In Nashville season 4 episode "Can't Let Go," the city is preparing for the 49th Annual CMA Awards, and tensions are high for the characters as they all face new challenges and struggles.

Rayna Jaymes, the country music legend, is still struggling both professionally and personally after the death of her father and the breakdown of her relationship with Luke Wheeler. She's determined to keep her record label, Highway 65, afloat despite the financial challenges it faces. However, a new funder, Markus Keen, comes into the picture, throwing a wrench into Rayna's plans.

Meanwhile, Juliette Barnes, an up-and-coming country star, is dealing with her own problems. She's just returned from rehab and is trying to repair her relationships with those she's hurt, including her husband Avery Barkley. However, she's not ready to confront the fact that she may have lost her talent and struggles to get back into the recording studio.

Deacon Claybourne, Rayna's former love interest and bandmate, is still dealing with the aftermath of his cancer diagnosis and his new role as a stepfather to Rayna's daughters. He's also struggling with his sobriety, as the anniversary of his sister's death approaches.

Scarlett O'Connor, another Highway 65 artist, is having difficulty dealing with her newfound fame and the pressure to perform at the awards show alongside her ex-boyfriend, Gunnar Scott.

Gunnar, on the other hand, has his own personal problems to deal with as he tries to recover from the loss of his brother and figure out his place in the music industry.

As the CMA Awards draw closer, tensions between the characters rise as they each try to navigate their own personal and professional struggles. In the end, they must all make difficult decisions and face the consequences of their actions as they strive to remain on top in the music industry.

Overall, "Can't Let Go" sets the stage for an emotionally charged season filled with drama, romance, and of course, country music.