03x08 - You're Lookin' at Country

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Previously on "Nashville"...

Just tell Micah that I love him, okay?

When's she coming?

She's not.

Teddy: She is the full package.

You get what you pay for.

They're prostitutes?

Think they prefer the term "escorts. "

They made me look like a total idiot!

It's a reality show.

Luke: No matter what happens, win or lose, we got each other's backs.

I am gonna win those awards, though.

[Laughs]

[Sighs]

Where the heck did I put my speeches?

"Speeches" plural?

Well, I am up for five, you know, but don't worry, darling... I'll save a few for you.

Oh, just five?

I'm sorry, honey, 'cause, you know, your future wife's up for six, but who's counting?

[Laughs]

You're not nervous, are you?

[Sighs] No.

Yeah, maybe a little bit.

You know, it's a big deal this year 'cause of the label and everything.

Did you look in your bag?

Well, yeah, I looked in there once.

They could be buried down there.

I don't know what the hell I did with them.

When were you gonna tell me about this?

What?

Prenup?

I figured it was a given, to be honest, and that we would talk about it, but I sure as heck wasn't planning on it tonight...

Not with all these awards to win and us looking so damn gorgeous.

Found your speeches.

Thanks, babe.

It's going to be an action-packed hour of arrivals tonight as we get ready for the 48th annual country music awards.

[Sighs] Well, I can't say I've ever shown up to the CMA's looking like a hippo in tulle and lace.

Oh, stop it. You look gorgeous.

Ooh!

Well, there's nothing I can do about the belly, but what do you think about the top part?

Is it too revealing? Mnh-mnh.

I'm meeting Avery's parents tonight.

They're flying in from Ohio.

Meaning what, exactly?

Meaning I'm not great with normal.

They're gonna love you. You're giving them a grandchild.

Uh-huh.

Surprisingly under-represented is Juliette Barnes, with just one nod this year, for song of the year.

Juliette, you might recall, was a no-show at last year's awards when news broke of her mother's su1c1de.

Mama, wake up!

[Crying] No!

Look what you're doing to me! You cannot force me to do this!

I'm your mama!

What are you hiding? Give me my...

What are you hiding?!

Can't imagine what will be going through Juliette's head as she walks the red carpet here tonight.

You all right?

Is the car here? I am ready to go.

Cheers.

Not exactly sure why we're celebrating.

You haven't won yet.

Well, what can I say? I got a good feeling about it.

Why don't you go and get dressed?

Come on! We got to go!

I'm not exactly in a hurry.

If I didn't have to go, I wouldn't.

Seriously?

We're about to perform live in front of millions of people.

Everybody across the country's gonna see us tonight.

Yeah, and everybody thinks that I'm stupid and a waste of a human being.

This one person says I should just do everybody a favor and k*ll myself.

All right, you know what? You can't read that crap, okay?

And you sure as hell can't take it seriously.

This isn't the reality show we're sh**ting tonight, all right?

This is the CMA's.

It's live.

Nobody can edit you...

To make you look like a fool or...

A freak.

You're a good person.

You're talented.

You've done this all on your own.

Do you think your folks are gonna be watching?

Probably not.

But after tonight, it's not gonna matter much, is it?

Hey, dad, what song were you nominated for?

Oh, uh, "ball and chain. "

Luke Wheeler had a big hit with it.

"Ball and chain"? What does that mean?

Oh, it's when you're stuck with somebody.

Like my mom's stuck with me?

Hey, she's not stuck with you, buddy.

She just... Needed a little breather.

We all do once in a while.

She'll be back soon.

Mwah. I know it.

Go grab your shoes, all right? Time to go.

All right.

You look incredible. Mwah!

I'm so lucky to have you and Micah and the CMA's in my life!

[Chuckles]

So... Have you talked to Micah's grandparents yet?

[Sighs]

I mean, they must have some idea where Kiley is.

Well, I mean, they're still in Texas.

I left a couple messages.

But hopefully, they'll get back to me soon.

Yeah.

Look...

I know it's been stressful having Micah here full time, but it's fun, too, right, hasn't it?

Micah: Zoey! I can't find my shoes!

He really likes you. You know that?

Coming!

All right.

[Sighs]

The stars are shining bright with the biggest acts in country music appearing tonight, including Carrie Underwood, Brad paisley, Luke Wheeler, Rayna Jaymes, Blake...

[TV mutes]

Hi. - Hey.

How's fishing?

The best. [Laughs]

Maddie caught more fish than I did.

Taught her how to make a fire.

I ate way too damn many s'mores.

It was perfect. How about you?

Good... I was working with Terry mostly, trying to get him gigs and, uh, trying to get Rayna to listen to him, actually, but she's kind of busy right now.

CMA's are starting soon. You gonna watch?

No, I'm not much for award shows.

Yeah, me either, but I got a bunch of friends nominated, plus an Uncle whose co-write is up for single of the year, so...

Only validation I need for my music is to know that people like it, so...

I'll be in my room.

Well, don't expect me to make dinner.

I won't!

'Cause I ain't missing this.

I know.

You know what? Maybe I should've brought my other hat.

You know I'm fine with a prenup, right?

I thought we agreed we weren't gonna talk about this tonight.

Did we? I don't remember that.

Here we go.

Just that it caught me by surprise.

You know, it was just so out of the blue.

Fine. You want to talk about it? Let's talk about it.

My ex-wife, married to me for all of six years, took me for more than half of everything I'd ever earned in my entire life to that point.

And I'm sorry about that.

But that's not me, and I think you know that.

Yeah, I do. I do know that.

And believe me, anything I earn from this point on, I'm fine with 50/50.

Anything we earn.

Yeah, anything we earn.

[Knock on window] Man: Sir? We're ready for you.

All right.

[Sighs]

Let's go rack up some shelf bling.

[Cheers and applause, camera shutters clicking]

Photographer: Hey, Luke! Look this way!

[Cheers and applause]

♪

[Cheers and applause]

Reporter: You're not only here tonight as country's newest power couple, but you're here as competitors.

How does that feel?

If either of us is lucky enough to take home a trophy tonight, it'll end up in the same house, so that's a win-win.

Although, I have to say, if I'm lucky enough to get a trophy tonight, I might have to take it to my highway 65 offices.

[Laughs] Oh, there we go.

Rayna's busy building this great label.

Any plans to sign your future husband here?

As much as I'd love to see Rayna calling all the sh*ts,

I am staying put at Edgehill.

Well, one more question for you guys.

You're up for tonight's top award, entertainer of the year.

Any predictions?

Woman: Sadie!

I think it's just gonna be a classic case Man: Sadie, over here! Sadie!

Of letting the best man win.

Sadie, can I get your autograph?

Or woman.

I love you! Isn't that right, Sadie?

Hello.

Hi, honey.

Ohhh!

This girl right here is on a roll...

Two singles on the charts and up for new artist of the year.

I couldn't be prouder.

Well, signing with Rayna Jaymes was the icing on the cake.

Well, you're sweet, but I am rooting for you tonight, girl.

Thank you. Wait. Can we take a picture?

Say "highway 65"!

Highway 65!

Thank you. I'll see you later. Bye.

All right, Rayna Jaymes, Luke Wheeler...

A beautiful couple on the red carpet tonight.

What about you, Sadie? Are you here with anyone special?

Oh, I've been so busy touring, I could barely pick out a dress, let alone a date.

[Cellphone chimes] Well, you look beautiful.

Thank you.

I- I'm... Gonna go on inside, so just wish me luck.

Woman: I love you, Will! Good luck.

I'm so excited to be here.

I mean, I-I'd be thrilled just to have a ticket to this show, but to be nominated and getting to sing, it's crazy! It's crazy, indeed.

Now, Layla, isn't it ironic that you moved to Nashville to be a country singer but you ended up on another reality show instead?

Yes, situationally, it is, but if you're talking about verbal irony, which is the use of words to express the opposite of their literal meaning... A- and I believe that that's what you're attempting to do right now...

Then no, no, it's not.

Hey, uh, before we go in there, I just want to give a shout-out to my home state of Texas!

Hook 'em horns! Whoo!

[Cheers and applause]

Hey, it was great seeing you.

Yeah, you too. Good luck tonight.

Hi, Juliette. I'm the event coordinator.

I'm so sorry, but we're a little backed up out there.

Can I just ask you to stay here for a little bit?

Yeah.

[Sighing]- Thank you. - Okay.

Jolene: Honey, just stay here for a little bit, all right?

You're 8 years old. You're a big girl now.

[Young Juliette crying] You're gonna be fine. Just don't touch the stove.

Mama, don't leave me!

Hush! You're gonna be fine! No!

Come on.

We'll just lock the door from the outside.

No! [Crying]

[Door banging] No! Mama!

Mama!

[Knock on window]

Hey.

Hey.

Uh, listen, uh, I-I want you to meet my parents.

Oh, my God.

Hi!

[Crowd cheers] Mom, dad, this is Juliette.

Such a pleasure to meet you.

You are carrying my grandchild. [Chuckles]

The least I can do is give you a hug.

Aww.

Hey, you want to avoid all this?

Yes, please. [Sighs]

Follow me.

So, how's that mass transit initiative coming along?

Don't even get me started, Mark.

It's Nashville's biggest night. Let's just enjoy it.

Hey, I understand. Good to see you. Got to run.

All right. Good to see you, too, Mark.

[Indistinct conversations]

Mr. Mayor.

Always nice to see you.

Especially in such public places.

You weren't actually thinking about going over there, now, were you?

Of course not. I'm not an idiot.

Didn't think so.

Enjoy your night.

You too.

Dad. We're right here. Right here.

First four? Yeah.

Well, these are, uh, petty nice seats, huh?

It's great.

Juliette: A little further away than I thought we'd be.

Hey, at least we're closer to the bathroom.

When I was pregnant with Avery, he always pressed on my bladder. [Laughs]

Right? All day long.

Never made anything easy, this one. [Chuckles]

I'm gonna run to the bathroom before the show starts.

All right.

Interesting-looking crowd.

Sandra: Stop. [Sighs]

She's really sweet.

She's really pretty, too.

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.

The show is about to begin.

And now your hosts [over TV] For the 48th annual CMA awards, Carrie Underwood and Brad paisley.

[Cheers and applause]

Welcome, everybody, to the 48th annual CMA awards.

Well, here we are again, Brad.

I know. You'd think by now, we'd be suffering from the 7-year itch.

[Laughter]

It was a big year for romance in country music.

Seems like folks were either getting engaged in front of 70,000 people...

Or getting hitched and making a TV show about it.

We've got everybody who's anybody here with us...

Some familiar faces, some brand-new ones.

Aah! Will! Will's on television! Look!

[Giggles]

Can I ask you something? How well do you know him?

I, like, know him a little bit. He's nice.

I ain't seen him in a long time.

Getting married Will do that to a boy.

I guess so.

There's Luke Wheeler and Rayna Jaymes...

Oh, Rayna looks so beautiful.

With a total of 11 nominations between them.

Yeah. She can do that.

We've got some star-studded performances coming your way.

So, what do you say we get this things started...

Thought you weren't watching.

Shut up and eat your party mix.

With three-time CMA award winners...

Both: The band Perry!

♪ All I wanna be is done ♪
♪ Done ♪

Good evening.

It's our pleasure to announce the nominees for single of the year.

Hey, let's not let that little dust up get between us.

I just want to enjoy the night with the woman I love.

And I do love you.

Luke Wheeler for "it's on tonight. "

[Cheers and applause] [Chuckles]

I love you, too.

And you know I would never take anything from you that wasn't mine to begin with.

Yeah, I know you wouldn't.

Rayna Jaymes for "This Time. "

[Cheers and applause]

Look, if either of us win, we both win.

Absolutely.

But I didn't come here to lose tonight.

[Chuckles] Neither did I, sugar pie.

[Laughs]

Kimberly: And the award goes to...

Got it?

"This Time," Rayna Jaymes.

["This Time" plays] Hey!

Aah! Whoo!

[Laughs]

Whoo! Yeah, yeah!

[Laughing] Come on, now!

I told you! I told you! I told you!

It's your song!

You won.

No. It's all ray.

Thank y'all so much.

Uh...

Oh, this is unbelievable, and I am so, so grateful.

Well, I guess first and foremost, I must thank the... The wonderful...

My wonderful co-writer on this song, the one and only Deacon Claybourne.

[Cheers and applause]

Announcer: Accepting her second award of the evening, for album of the year, miss Rayna Jaymes!

Thank you so much!

[Cheers and applause]

Thank you.

Y'all, I am so thrilled and honored, uh...

Especially for this one, album of the year.

And I could not have done it without the brilliance of Liam McGuinnis.

He gave me the courage and the inspiration...

Just want to give you two a heads-up...

The writers are reworking some of yr lines for later, okay?

What are they changing?

Yeah, they said they want to up the comedy.

Stick to the teleprompter. You'll be fine.

My family and... And everybody who supported me.

Don't worry about it. Let's just focus on the song.

Ladies and gentlemen, stars of the hit reality series "love and country,"

Will Lexington and Layla Grant.

[Cheers and applause]

["If your heart can handle it" plays]

♪ If I could, well, I would go back in time ♪
♪ Yeah, baby ♪
♪ Back before he left you ♪ high and dry ♪
♪ And maybe ♪
♪ I could show you a thing or two ♪
♪ About what good love is supposed to do ♪
♪ He left you scared to love again ♪
♪ But where you're at ain't where you been ♪
♪ Let me dry your eyes ♪
♪ And heal the hurt inside ♪
♪ If you're willing to, baby ♪
♪ Got a pocket full of promise, got it if you want it ♪
♪ Got a whole lot more give ♪
♪ If your heart can handle it ♪

[Women cheer]

♪ I been broke, I been used ♪
♪ Can't take another go-round, honey ♪

What's up, ladies?

Gunnar: Sure knows how to work the crowd, right?

Why are they screaming so loud?

[Both chuckle]

I mean, seriously, who knew he'd end up being such a sex symbol?

Yeah. It's, uh, it's funny, right?

[Chuckles]

[Cellphone ringing]

♪ So now I've went and laid it all out there ♪
♪ If I'm gonna start... ♪

I think it might be Micah's grandparents.

I'll be back.

♪ You can dry my eyes ♪

Double whiskey, please.

♪ And heal the hurt inside ♪

Got a pool going with my boys, and I'm counting on you to get some wins tonight, Mr. Wheeler.

[Chuckles] Well, I'll see what I can do.

♪ Got it if you want it ♪

Another double, please.

Hey, Sadie. How you doin'?

You don't want to know.

To be honest, uh...

I could use a distraction.

[Chuckles]

All right.

My ex texted me.

I don't know how he got my number, but he did.

And he wished me luck.

[Chuckles]

[Sighs]

And then he asked for his cut.

And my single's about him.

Well, he co-write with you?

He made me live it.

Does that count?

Hey, you know what?

Don't let that joker or anybody else take the night away from you.

If you're here...

It's 'cause you deserve to be here.

Thank you.

Yeah.

♪ If your heart can handle it ♪

So, are these your, uh, first CMA's?

What are you doing?

Just making polite conversation over a tray of deviled eggs.

Well...

Bon appétit.

So, who's the guy?

It's none of your business.

But it is business, right?

Oh, there you are. All set?

Yeah. This is Jay...

Jay Lansing, Manhattan Mediaworks.

Teddy Conrad.

Oh, as in mayor Conrad? Yeah, that's me.

So, you two know each other?

No.

No, I was just telling the mayor that I voted for him and how much I appreciate all he's done for the city.

I like to think I know how to please my constituents.

Come on. I've got a friend I'd like you to meet.

Y'all have a good night.

Who's that?

Zoey: Oh, that's Juliette Barnes.

And over there, that's Robert Deaton.

He produces this whole awards show.

And next to him is Scott Borchetta.

He's the head of Big Machine Records, which is...

And don't forget Jeff Fordham, president of Edgehill-Republic.

Hey, little man.

You got a second to talk about your future with the company?

Sure.

Uh, give me just a secon... so, I've been told that you're actually better than your ex-boss.

You have any demos I could listen to?

Yeah. I do.

Great. Then you should come by my office.

Jeff. What an unpleasant surprise.

I need to talk to you.

Excuse us.

Uh, no. I'm sorry.

[Scoffs] What?

I just got off the phone with Kiley's parents.

They haven't heard from her in months.

They want to talk to Micah later.

Where is he?

Announcer: Would everyone please take their seats?

The show is about to begin. He was just here.

Well, now he's not. Did he say anything?

Maybe he went to the restroom.

By himself? What?!

Don't worry! We'll find him!

Please put your hands together for Joe Nichols.

[Cheers and applause]

♪ I was like yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
♪ Like I was nodding right along to a song on the radio ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

Where the hell have you been?

Backstage. Why? What'd I miss? Did you win another award 'cause, you know, I think three's plenty.

You smell like booze.

I may have had a couple sh*ts backstage, but who's counting?

Not me, darling.

Nichols: This year is no exception.

The nominees for musical event of the year are...

Keep that change. Thank you, sir.

Vince gill and Paul Franklin for "Bakersfield"...

What's I miss?

Not a whole lot.

Oh, if it makes you feel any better, Luke ain't won nothing yet.

It does.

But they're on musical event. I hope "ball and chain" wins.

For Gunnar's sake... And Rayna's.

If it wins for song, he damn well better give you a shout-out.

I only helped him a little bit.

You're more than a little responsible for his whole songwriting career.

He wasn't doing that much before he met you.

And Luke Wheeler and Rayna Jaymes for "ball and chain. "

[Cheers and applause]

And the award goes to...

Luke Wheeler and Rayna Jaymes for "ball and chain. "

["Ball and chain" plays] Yes! Yes, yes!

[Cheers and applause]

Come on! Come on.

♪ It' drivin' me insane ♪
♪ It's just a ball and chain ♪

Thank you! Yeah! Yeah!

I'm gonna try to do it without this.

Um, this song was written for me by a talented kid, uh, named Gunnar Scott, and I just knew...

I knew it was gonna be a big hit, so I asked Rayna to sing it with me, and it blew up, and, uh, so did her album, as you can tell by how much tail she's kicking tonight.

Let me hear it!

[Cheers and applause]

Hear it for Rayna, whici am thrilled about.

Um, a lot of folks to thank for this award, uh, my manager, Jimmy Webster, uh, my producer Paul Keables, my kids...

So, what's he saying... Rayna couldn't have done it without him?

I don't know. Could shut his dang pie hole, let her talk.

Thank you! We're beyond grateful! Thank you so much!

[Cheers and applause] [Chuckles]

Oh, uh, thank y'all! We're thrilled! Thank you!

What the hell was that, babe? [Chuckles]

What? I just figured you needed a break from thanking people.

Announcer: Up next, Sadie Stone sings her new hit single...

So, dad, you ever gonna say anything about Juliette, or is she one of those subjects we go years not discussing?

What am I supposed to say, son? [Chuckles]

How can I have a comment when I won't know her and I don't understand this relationship you're in?

I told you... It's complicated.

You know what's complicated? A child.

And neither one of you's got any business raising one.

Excuse me?

Come on. Do you even have a plan? Really?

Or are you just gonna make it up as you go along, like everything else in your life?

Honey, please!

Do you even have a job right now?

Yeah, I do. I'm... I'm... I'm a sound engineer.

I'm a producer. I'm... I'm a songwriter.

I'm up for an award tonight, dad, in case you didn't notice.

You're up for an award 'cause that Barnes gal threw you a bone and got you nominated.

Carl, stop.

Now listen here, mister, we didn't raise you this way.

And from what I read about her, she wasn't raised at all.

Juliette, I'm hungry.

Juliette: Here... have some chips.

We're going dancing. How long you gonna be gone?

Hey, baby, you're gonna stay here with, uh, Julie, all right?

It's "Juliette. " That's what I said.

Juliette, just watch her, okay? We'll be back later.

Girl: But I don't want.

Bye, baby girl.

Dad.

[Engine turns over]

What are you doing? Where are you going?

Juliette: You're 8 years old. You'll be fine.

Just don't touch the stove.

Please don't leave me! When are you coming back?!

Shh. You'll be okay.

Juliette.

I can't believe this is happening.

Gunnar, slow down.

Have you checked the women's bathrooms?

Yes.

Have you... have you asked around?

Yeah.

Do something! Please!

I am!

Excuse me. Sir?

Have you seen this little boy wandering around?

H- he's about 91/2, bow tie, red sneakers.

No, sir, I haven't.

Can you give us a hand here, please?

My son's missing.

Absolutely.

Be advised we have a missing child...

Male, approximately 9 years old, Caucasian, black hair...

Hello.

I was hoping I'd see you.

You look gorgeous.

Oh, thank you. So do you.

Congratulations. What was that, your fifth award?

You're just k*lling it tonight.

Seems that way. [Chuckles]

Yeah.

How you doin'? Been thinking about you.

You know me.

I'm like a birthday candle you can't blow out. [Chuckles]

Announcer: Miss Sadie Stone.

[Cheers and applause] I have to go watch that.

I got my fingers and my toes crossed for you and Avery.

It's gonna happen. I know it is!

[Chuckling] Thanks.

["You can't stop me" plays]

♪ It's complicated ♪
♪ That's how you laid it out ♪
♪ Everything is changing ♪
♪ And you say we're fading ♪
♪ You say we're weighted down ♪
♪ Well, baby, you should know by now ♪
♪ That you can't stop me-e-e ♪
♪ So do what you gotta do ♪
♪ And say what you gotta say ♪
♪ And go if you gotta go ♪
♪ But I hope you stay ♪
♪ Me, I'm gonna stand right here ♪
♪ I guess I still believe in ♪
♪ You and me somewhere out there ♪
♪ So, baby, I ain't leavin' ♪
♪ And you can't stop me ♪
♪ You can't stop me ♪

♪ Letting go is one thing I can't seem to comprehend ♪
♪ this ain't somethin' I can just turn... ♪

She makes it look so easy.

I don't know. You did pretty great at it for a while there.

I don't think I'm built for performing, then.

I mean, there are parts of it that I really loved.

But, uh...

♪ And go if you gotta go ♪

.. it's just always so lonely up there.

♪ But I hope you stay ♪

I just can't believe you left him alone, Zoey.

I didn't. I was 10 feet away.

With Jeff Fordham, of all people, while my kid gets abducted.

It was your job to look after him.

Yeah, because you left to take a call.

From his grandparents.

I'm sure he's fine. He probably just wandered off.

You know what? You just wait here.

I'm gonna keep looking for him.

If... if they find him, call me.

Hey.

I know you got to go onstage soon.

That looks perfect. Thank you.

I'm so sorry.

My dad... he's just...

My dad.

I mean, d-don't take his crap personally.

How am I supposed to take it?

He's a jerk, okay?

I mean, he goes out of his way to make me feel like a failure.

He's just... I don't know.

He has this way of pushing people's buttons and acts like he's the only one who knows anything.

Maybe he's right.

I mean, I'm not exactly mother material.

What are you talking about?

Look at who I had as a role model.

We are who we learn from.

I know everything about being a mom from her.

Hey, if that were the case, I'd be a judgmental, unforgiving jackass, just like my dad.

I got to go present.

[Cheers and applause]

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, miss Juliette Barnes.

[Cheers and applause]

♪ Don't put dirt on my grave just yet ♪

The nominees for new artist of the year are...

Kip Moore...

[Applause]

Sadie Stone...

[Applause]

Will Lexington...

[Applause]

Cole Swindell...

[Applause]

And Brandy Clark.

[Applause]

And the new artist of the year award goes to...

Sadie Stone!

[Cheers and applause]

♪ so do what you gotta do ♪
♪ And say what you gotta say ♪

Oh, my God.

[Audience cheers]

♪ And go if you gotta go ♪
♪ But I hope you stay ♪

Oh, my gosh! Thank you so much!

Okay.

I- I want to thank my mom for teaching me how to sing and my dad for showing me that hard work and patience can pay off.

A- and I want to thank all my role models...

Especially you, Rayna Jaymes.

You have inspired me not only as an artist, but as a person, and your relationship has inspired me, too, and I just hope that one day, I can find the kind of love that you share.

Just, thank you all so much.

I- I couldn't be more thrilled. Thank you.

[Cheers and applause]

I'm gonna hit the men's room.

[Chuckles]

Okay, I'm not even gonna ask how you knew this room was here.

You have any idea how many lies I had to come up with to cover your ass out there?

You didn't have to do that.

Yes, I did. The guy I'm with is incredibly well-connected.

Oh, really? And... and... and I'm not?

I'm the mayor.

Exactly my point.

So, what?

Is it just a one-time thing with this guy?

You're jealous.

Yeah, a little. That a problem?

Maybe.

[Sighs]

Hey. I need to talk to you.

I'm pretty sure this is the men's room.

What is going on? I don't even know what we're fighting about.

Is it... Is it the prenup thing?

[Scoffs]

Are you mad because I'm winning?

You know damn well what this is about, Rayna.

I don't know what it's about. You're stomping around.

You're drinking. You're not talking to me.

Well, maybe you're the one who needs to do the talking.

You didn't forget to thank Deacon, did you?

What, you've been sitting here whole time, wishing you were with him?

You're here with me!

Of course I'm here with you.

You know what... That isn't very gracious, considering the only reason your album went gold is 'cause I proposed to you on the day you released it.

You said you'd never take what was mine?

Well, you just did.

[Door thuds]

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, five-time CMA award winner this evening, miss Rayna Jaymes!

[Cheers and applause]

Uh, I'm here to announce the male vocalist of the year.

The nominees are Dierks Bentley...

[Applause]

Luke Bryan...

Hi. Seat filler.

How you doin'? [Chuckles]

Eric Church...

I love your wife... I mean, soon-to-be-wife.

I just think she's awesome.

Thank you.

[Cheers and applause]

And Luke Wheeler.

[Applause]

And the award goes to...

Luke Wheeler.

♪ 'Cause it's on tonight ♪ yeah! Ha!

♪ Got the party goin' ♪ Whoo!

♪ Gonna keep it rollin' just as long as we can ♪
♪ Yeah, it's on tonight ♪

Thank y'all!

[Chuckles]

I guess this is one she couldn't win over me.

[Laughter] Uh... [Chuckles]

Uh, I'm... I'll be short on this speech.

Uh, I just, uh, want to thank my beautiful fiancée, my kids, uh, my management team...

Is it just me, or do they really not seem happy right now?

Thank you so much.

Announcer: Stay tuned.

Ain't just you.

Song of the year.

Hope you at least got a speech prepared.

Hon!

Oh, on the off chance he actually wins something.

God. Do you even hear yourself?

I mean, you had a plan for everything.

What did it get you?

A daughter who never talks to you, a son you keep pushing away.

I'm not pushing you away.

I happen to be worried about the well-being of my grandchild, even if you're unconcerned.

I am not unconcerned.

You want to know what my plan is?

Yes, I do.

I'm gonna love my child.

Unconditionally.

No matter how many choices he or she makes that I don't understand.

You know what?

Juliette is gonna be a great mom.

Shut up, Carl.

Announcer: Welcome back to country music's biggest night, the 48th annual CMA awards.

[Cheers and applause]

Here's the thing...

We're not gonna be just like them.

I'm not my father, and you're not your mother.

Okay?

We're us.

And we got this.

Please welcome back to the stage Layla Grant and Will Lexington.

♪ If your heart can't handle it ♪

Woman: We love you, Will!

I love you, too!

[Laughter]

Uh, wow, you look beautiful tonight, darlin'.

Thanks.

I wore my hair up just in case anything goes over... My head.

[Laughter]

Uh, the nominees for song of the year are...

You know, just so you all know, I deferred Harvard.

[Laughter]

Yeah, like I was saying, uh, the nominees for song of the year are, uh, Brett James and Dierks Bentley...

Your mom wasn't all bad, you know.

[Applause]

When it came down to it, she did everything she could to protect you.

[Applause]

She loved you, Juliette.

I know she did.

And I'm gonna love her, too.

Wait... her who?

"Her" as in...

I know we said we weren't gonna look, but then it was right there, and I had to peek.

I peeked.

We're having a girl? - Mm-hmm.

Will: For "don't put dirt on my grave just yet. "

[Applause]

And the award for song of the year goes to...

Gunnar Scott for "ball and chain. "

Excuse me. Have you seen my kid anywhere?

No.

Micah?!

Micah!

Sir, have you seen this little boy?

No. Sorry.

Micah!

[Breathing heavily]

Micah!

Micah: Dad!

Oh!

Ohhh!

[Crying] I'm sorry.

[Sighs] Where were you, buddy?

I had to go to the bathroom.

This place is so big, I got lost.

Don't you go off by yourself again, okay?

Okay. Okay.

I want to go home.

Okay.

Thank you.

Come on, buddy. Let's go.

Come on.

Congrats, Luke, on the win. Thanks.

And your fiancée... She's cleaning up out there.

You feeling a little like Mr. Rayna Jaymes tonight?

She racked up a few, sure.

Uh, I'm damn proud of her.

Let me ask you something... If she were a man, you think she would've stolen this one from you, too?

[Laughs] [Laughter]

Uh, maybe, maybe, but, uh, if Rayna was a man, then she probably wouldn't be my fiancée, now, would she?

[Laughter]

My date must be freaking out by now.

Yeah, we... we should get back out there.

So, do we just, um, just put this on my tab or...

[Laughing] No.

Um...

Not This Time.

Announcer: Here to present tonight's final award, three-time CMA award winner Trisha Yearwood.

[Cheers and applause] ♪ prize fighter ♪

Thank you.

And now for the moment we've all been waiting for.

The nominees for entertainer of the year are...

Miranda Lambert...

[Applause]

Keith urban...

Luke Wheeler...

Luke Bryan...

And Rayna Jaymes.

[Applause]

And your 2014 entertainer of the year is...

It's six for six... Rayna Jaymes!

♪ Oh, the lies ♪

Yes! [Laughs]

Yes!

♪ Of the lonely ♪
♪ All the empty words of a solitary mind ♪

[Giggles]

♪ A thin disguise ♪

Whoo-Hoo! ♪ You think they don't see ♪
♪ Can't hide the lonely ♪

Oh, my goodness.

Thank you, Trisha.

Oh, I'll tell you, this is not a night I could ever have dreamed of.

This one is for my girls, um, who no doubt Will be up here themselves one day.

They somehow manage to keep loving their mama through all the twists and turns of this crazy business.

And for all my folks at highway 65 and...

And particularly Sadie Stone and Juliette Barnes, who were nominated tonight.

I'm so proud of you.

And to all the female artists out there who are paving the way for generations to come.

And...

To my man, my love, Luke Wheeler.

I share this with you, babe.

What's mine is yours. [Chuckles]

And... and... and to all the men out there, just remember, we're never trying to take anything from you.

There's plenty of sunshine for all of us.

Thank you so much.

[Cheers and applause]

Finally got him off to sleep.

Will brought it over.

[Chuckles]

Gunnar, I'm so sorry we missed your big moment.

It's my fault.

I feel awful.

No. Hey.

I panicked...

And blamed you.

I'm sorry.

What if Kiley never comes back?

Well, I don't think it'd be the worst thing in the world for Micah.

[Chuckles]

Or for me.

[Voice breaking] Gunnar...

I love you so much.

[Breathing shakily]

But I left Natchez because I wanted something different.

And I know how much you love your son.

It wouldn't be fair to make you choose.

Wait.

What are you saying?

I- I'm choosing for you.

[Sniffles]

[Dance music plays]

Layla: I deferred Harvard.

I- I-I deferred Harvard.

Just so you all know... J- j-just so you all know...

Anything goes over my head.

You all right?

[Click]

Somebody's already turned what I said into a rap song and made one of those stupid mash-up videos.

[Sighs] Why are you torturing yourself?

Can't help it.

I don't want to be famous like this.

Yeah, neither do I.

But it's not up to us.

It's all about what sells.

You think anybody gives a damn about the real us?

Would you hold me?

[Door closes]

Thanks for letting me send my parents in my car.

Just needed a... A minute without them.

Yeah.

Tonight was crazy, huh? Yeah, it was.

I was dreading it...

You know, your parents, the press, my mom.

It was definitely worth it to see you sticking up for yourself.

I still can't believe I did.

I should probably let you, uh... Get to bed.

I'm not sure I'm gonna make it there.

I mean, the couch is right there, and it's really comfy.

I hate to ask you this, but, um... I don't think I can get my dress unzipped.

Do you mind?

Oh. Yeah.

Yeah.

Good night, Juliette.

Good night, Avery.

You know what? What?

I kind of enjoyed watching that.

The show or Rayna?

[Chuckles] Same damn thing this year.

Well, maybe next year, you and I can go for real.

I might like that.

[Doorbell rings]

You order more pizza?

No. Should I?

[Crying] I-I didn't know where else to go.

[Crying]

It's all right.

Thought maybe you'd gone to sleep in the guest room.

No. [Sighs]

My folks always said "never go to bed angry. "

Clearly, they've never been to an award show.

[Inhales deeply]

I deserve to sleep alone after my behavior tonight.

I'm sorry.

For... Being a jackass.

I had a few too many, and I let my ego get the best of me.

Honey, I didn't mean what I said earlier.

Rayna, you deserve every award you won tonight...

And a special one for putting up with me.

Oh, babe.

It was an award show.

You know, we're never gonna have competition like that in our real life...

I hope to God.

The wins and the losses...

I want to share all that.

I mean, that's how it's supposed to be.

I think that's why I got so bugged about the whole idea of this prenup.

You know, I just...

I want to feel like we're in this together.

Hey.

We are together, babe.

[Sighs]

You know how insanely proud of you I am?

All the hard work really paid off, didn't it?

It sure did. [Chuckles]

Congratulations. Thank you.

Babe, you smell like the bottom of a whiskey barrel.

Whew!

You best go take a shower before you get in bed with me.

All right.

[Chuckles] Okay.

[Chuckling] I'll be right back.

Don't you fall asleep.

I'll try not to.

[Cellphone chimes]

But, you know, those awards are so heavy!

I been lugging 'em around all night.

I mean, I'm just exhausted.

Yeah, I deserve that.