Music City is ready to ring in the New Year (2024) with a grand celebration during New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, featuring performances from Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, Old Dominion, HARDY, Elle King, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.
Everything You Need To Know About New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
The star-studded event will be captured from a variety of locations from throughout Downtown Nashville, including Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park along with numerous honky-tonks, bars, and clubs on the city’s infamous Lower Broadway.
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will include back-to back performances across multiple time zones, all live from Music City. Nashville will synchronize its countdown with the East Coast at midnight and continue the festivities until midnight Central Time, highlighted by the city’s iconic Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.
During the five-hour broadcast, viewers can expect over 50 impressive performances from some of country music’s hottest superstars and rising talent, in addition to several of one-of-a-kind collaborations. Collaborations throughout the night will include Lainey Wilson with Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean, as well as Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins.
The stacked concert special will be hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City’s Times Square, along with “Thinking ‘Bout You” singer Dustin Lynch, who will also be performing live from there.
Directed by Sandra Restrepo, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp.
Music Mayhem compiled a full list of everything you need to know about New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash below.
How And Where To Watch New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash?
The celebration to ring in 2024 will air LIVE on Sunday, Dec. 31 (7:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:05 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
Can I Attend The Nashville New Year’s Eve Big Bash In Person?
Those celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nashville are invited to join the free festivities at Bicentennial Park or can purchase tickets to the Official Watch Party at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville with special guests Old Dominion; tickets are on sale HERE.
What channel is the Nashville Big Bash on?
The five-hour TV special will air on CBS Television Network and will stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand). Nashville’s Big Bash will also be available to watch the next day on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers, according to an official press release.
Who Is Hosting The Show?
The stacked concert special will be hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City’s Times Square, along with country hitmaker Dustin Lynch.
Who is performing at Nashville New Year’s Eve?
Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, Old Dominion, HARDY, Elle King, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman are set to take the stage throughout the five-hour broadcast during Nashville’s Big Bash.
In addition to solo performances, several of the artists will also join forces with other artists for collaborations throughout the night, including Lainey Wilson with Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean, as well as Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins.
Who Will Make A Special Appearance?
Tennessee Titans’ DeAndre Hopkins will make a special appearance. Comedian Rob Schneider, who is also Elle King’s dad, is also expected to pop up during the broadcast.
