PHOTOS: Post Malone, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll & More Perform During Nashville’s Big Bash

Nashville rang in the New Year (2025) with a grand celebration in front of a record-setting crowd.

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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Posted on January 2, 2025

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Post Malone, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll; Photos Courtesy of CBS via Nashville’s Big Bash

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash drew a record-breaking crowd to Bicentennial Park in Music City! The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation and the Metro Nashville Police Department reported that an estimated 220,000 fans were in attendance at the New Year’s Eve concert, surpassing the last year’s record of 215,000 attendees.

Nashville rang in the New Year (2025) with a grand celebration! New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, marked the eighth year of the event and featured 40 back-to-back performances from Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson and more.

In addition to solo performances, several of the artists joined forces for one-of-a-kind collaborations throughout the night. Kane Brown united with his wife, Katelyn Brown, to deliver a show-stopping performance of their new collaboration, “Body Talk,” while Alana Springsteen filled in for Lainey Wilson on “GO HOME W U,” joining Keith Urban for a stunning rendition of the track. Post Malone and Chris Stapleton joined forces for an epic performance of their duet, “California Sober.”

The broadcast also featured several special guest appearances throughout the evening, including comedians Bert Kreischer and Leanne Morgan as well as Dumb Blonde Podcast host, Bunnie XO, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage star Montana Jordan, SiriusXM hosts Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack and more.

The five-hour concert event was filmed throughout Music City from a variety of locations, including Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park along with numerous honky-tonks, bars, and clubs on the city’s infamous Lower Broadway such as Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridges, Robert’s Western World, Luke Combs’ Category 10 and more.

The stacked concert special was hosted by four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Keith Urban and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. Country star Dustin Lynch and WCBS-New York Weather Anchor Lonnie Quinn counted down with the East Coast at midnight EST time for New York City’s iconic ball drop.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash was executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington, in collaboration with Music City Inc., the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp’s foundation. The special was directed by Sandra Restrepo.

See photos of Nashville’s Big Bash below

Jelly Roll, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Jelly Roll, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Zach Top, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Zach Top, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Miranda Lambert, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Miranda Lambert, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Luke Bryan, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Lainey Wilson, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Lainey Wilson, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Bunnie XO, Bert Kreischer, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Bunnie XO, Bert Kreischer, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Shaboozey, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Shaboozey, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Keith Urban, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Keith Urban, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Eric Church, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Eric Church, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Alana Springsteen and Keith Urban, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Alana Springsteen and Keith Urban, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Big & Rich, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Big & Rich, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Luke Combs, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Luke Combs, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Chris Stapleton and Post Malone, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
Post Malone, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville's Big Bash
Post Malone, Photo Courtesy of CBS/Nashville’s Big Bash
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Andrew Wendowski
Andrew Wendowski

Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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