The Romans have created a country music dynasty but when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, Nicolette will stop at nothing to protect her family's legacy.
Cast: Justin Kucsulain, Taegen Burns, Kevin Cahoon, Darryl Dillard, Kate Riddle, Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Libby Blake, Isabelle Du, Ava Grace, Maurice P. Kerry, Gavin Bedell, Grace Junot, Elena Murray, Omer Mughal, Thom Scott II, Shania Twain, Anna Friel
An arrest is made in the murder; Albie is desperate for the family to come together; Jamie opens up about his past to Nicky; Kayla goes into early labor; Gigi airs the Romans' dirty laundry to Skyler and Catt continues to oppose Ace and Ana's friendship.
Media mogul Skyler Samuels arrives in Austin with a proposal for Luke and the future of Monarch; Tripp gives Albie an ultimatum; Nicky is torn when Wade returns to town; Gigi grows suspicious of Kayla and Luke.
Nicky, Gigi and Luke discuss what they should do about Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret.
Nicky confronts Catt; Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky; Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family.
The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she's good enough to headline a solo tour.
The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky and Luke meet with district attorney "Uncle" Tripp DeWitt. Meanwhile, Luke looks into Jamie's past and Albie learns of a new family connection.
The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special. Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky's publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.
Nicky makes a bold decision as she races to find a new song to perform at the Roman Family Rodeo; Albie is signed by a new manager, which angers Luke.
As Nicky prepares to perform at the "Queens of Country" concert, she learns of Clive's affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana's signing with Monarch with a party at the Brambles, where Ana and Ace connect.
The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes; Nicky and Gigi grow even more competitive when the press dub Gigi "The New Queen"; sparks fly between Nicky and Wade; Kayla discovers some shocking news.
The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman and her beloved husband, Albie Roman. Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie.