Primetime ‘Nashville’: A Picture from Life’s Other Side

Juliette is getting closer to her roadie/co-writer Avery.

“A Picture from Life’s Other Side”
Season 1 | Episode 120 | Aired 05/15/2013

Nashville has been picked up for a second season on ABC, albeit without producer Loucas George. The show will remain in its Wednesday night, 10 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. CT, time slot.

Next week’s season finale looks like a doozie. Last night’s episode was full of big plot developments, mostly in the last few minutes of the show. Juliette’s mom Jolene died from a drug overdose after shooting and killing Juliette’s blackmailer Dante. Juliette discovered them dead in her mom’s apartment in an apparent murder/suicide. Also, Juliette’s relationship with Avery continued to develop, including a songwriting session together.

A storyline that has been bubbling all season is heating to a roaring boil. Rayna’s daughter Maddie snooped through her mom’s things and discovered that Teddy is not her biological father. This will play a major role in the season finale (see video below).

Rayna continued to build her record label, and was very impressed by Will (Chris Carmack) during an audition. He floored her and her manager with a performance of “A Showman’s Life” (written by Jesse Winchester–the song has also been recorded by George Strait on his album Here For A Good Time).

Rayna revealed the name of the imprint, Highway 65, during an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. The occasion was the Opry debut of her first label signee, Scarlett. Shown escorting the young songwriter to her dressing room was real-life Opry exec and Nashville executive producer Steve Buchanan. Supporting Scarlett on one of her finest performances to date were musicians Jim Lauderdale and Sam Bush.

Too bad Scarlett’s beau Gunnar wasn’t in the audience to see her shine. Instead, he and Will were in lock-up following a bar fight. The brawl broke out after Gunnar played “If Momma Coulda Seen Me” (written by Steve Earle) and a guy in the audience questioned the authenticity of the lyrics about spending time in prison.

At the Opry, Scarlett’s ex, Avery, watched proudly from the Opry balcony and even sent a gift to her dressing room. Later, when Scarlett bailed the guys out of jail, she told Gunnar she was fed up with his new bad-boy persona, and said he should take a hike until he could get his act together.

Other songs featured on the episode included Rayna’s “It’s My Life” (written by Sarah Buxton and Bob DiPiero).

Next week, look for Brad Paisley in the season finale.