CBS’ New Year’s Eve special, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, just got even sweeter with the announcement of more performers added to the star-studded lineup!
Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, King Calaway, Sheryl Crow, Flo-Rida, Riley Green, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, and The War And Treaty will join previously announced performers, including Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Little Big Town and Zac Brown Band.
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Hosted by country megastars Elle King and Jimmie Allen alongside Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith, the celebration is set to air live from Nashville on Saturday, December 31 at 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The highly anticipated event is also available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
“When I got the call to host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, I was super excited and started looking forward to it right then,” shared Allen. “I was part of the show last year as a performer, so being able to co-host it this year with Elle King & Rachel Smith and see all the great performances that are lined up — it’s going to be awesome.”
He continued, “Hosting is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and to do it on CBS is a big deal. I get to represent not only Nashville and country music but my home state of Delaware — primetime television on New Year’s Eve! Let’s bring this new year in right!”
“New Year’s Eve has always been one of my favorite nights to celebrate because we get to reflect on the year we’ve had while getting a fresh start,” added King. “Nashville has been so amazing and welcoming to me this year and I can’t wait to see what next year brings. I am so excited to be hosting the festivities live from Music City!”
“This hometown gal is thrilled to be back for round two of Nashville’s Big Bash,” said Smith. “Hanging with my talented country friends in Music City on New Year’s Eve is the ultimate way to kick off the New Year!”
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The five-hour live event will enter various time zones, yet the traditional countdown will be at midnight, Eastern Time. To ring in the new year, Nashville will continue its tradition of the renowned music note drop, accompanied by fireworks at midnight, Central Time.
Fans are in for a treat, as last year’s festive event featured epic performances from hitmakers including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton and more.
To keep up to date with the highly-anticipated New Year’s Eve bash, visit www.cbs.com.
