Ep 9. Two Sides to Every Story

Two Sides to Every Story is the ninth episode of the third season of Nashville. The episode begins with the aftermath of the death of former member of The Exes, Rayna's former band, which has left her with mixed emotions. While she feels remorseful for his loss, she also has to face the ongoing relationship issues with her husband, Deacon. On the other hand, Juliette is having a rough time adjusting to her new role as a mother. She is unable to connect with her baby and is unable to focus on her music.

Meanwhile, Maddie continues to be upset with Rayna and Deacon for keeping the truth about Deacon being her biological father from her. While they try and mend their relationship, new trouble begins to arise when Maddie's biological father, Teddy, starts getting involved in her life again. As Rayna tries to mend her relationship with Maddie, she also has to focus on her record label, Highway 65, which is struggling to keep up.

At the same time, Scarlett is still trying to heal from her breakup with Gunnar and channels her emotions into her music. However, Gunnar is scared to take their relationship to the next level and this causes tension between them. As the two struggle to navigate their emotions, Scarlett meets another artist, Damien, and finds herself drawn to him.

The episode addresses many themes such as family relationships, grief, and the struggles of the music industry. With each character dealing with their own set of problems, Two Sides to Every Story provides a realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of the music industry and the personal struggles that come with it.

Throughout the episode, the cast delivers strong performances, particularly Connie Britton as Rayna and Hayden Panettiere as Juliette. Despite the challenges, they manage to bring their characters to life with a depth and authenticity that makes it easy to become invested in their storylines.

Overall, Two Sides to Every Story is a well-paced and engaging episode that manages to tackle a variety of complex issues without feeling overstuffed. It provides an insight into the music industry and the personal struggles that come with it. It also sets the stage for future storylines in a way that keeps viewers hooked.