Ashley McBryde and Sheryl Crow delivered a fun-filled performance of a classic country hit during New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.
The two country hitmakers joined forces for a cover of Linda Ronstadt’s “When Will I Be Loved” during the star-studded broadcast on Saturday evening (Dec. 31).
“I’ve been cheated / Been mistreated / When will I be loved? / I’ve been put down / I’ve been pushed ’round / When will I be loved?” McBryde and Crow sang.
Watch their collaborative New Year’s Eve performance below.
You don't even have to ask, @AshleyMcBryde and @SherylCrow, you know we love you both!❤️ pic.twitter.com/idRxQfseIh
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Written by Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers, “When Will I Be Loved” was covered by Ronstadt in 1975 and her version of the tune became a massive hit in the United States, peaking at No. 2 on the Country charts. Vince Gill later covered the song in 1994 for the soundtrack of the film, 8 Seconds.
McBryde recently covered the tune alongside Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, and Pillbox Patti for her latest project, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville. The 13-track album was written in collaboration with a team of writers including Aaron Raitiere, Connie Harrington, Brandy Clark, Benjy Davis and Nicolette Hayford. Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville includes performances from McBryde, Raitiere, Clark, Davis, Brothers Osborne, Pillbox Patti, and Caylee Hammack.
Produced by Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, the project takes fans into a fictional small town of drinkers, cheaters, sinners and Jesus believers called Lindeville.
During the show, Crow also performed her fan-favorite hit “All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun,” a tune written by Crow, David Baerwald, Bill Bottrell, and Kevin Gilbert, with lyrics adapted from Wyn Cooper’s 1987 poem “Fun,” according to Wikipedia.
“‘Cause all I wanna do is have some fun / I got a feeling I’m not the only one / All I wanna do is have some fun / I got a feeling I’m not the only one / All I wanna do is have some fun / Until the sun comes up over Santa Monica Boulevard,” she sang on the chorus.
All WE want to do is dance to this @SherylCrow hit all night long… 🕺💃
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The 5-hour New Year’s Eve special also featured 50 back-to-back performances from Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, King Calaway, Sheryl Crow, Riley Green, Wynonna Judd, Elle King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, The War And Treaty, and Zac Brown Band.
A star-studded list of collaborations also took place during the broadcast, including Jimmie Allen And Flo Rida, Kelsea Ballerini And Wynonna Judd, Sheryl Crow And Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller With King Calaway, Thomas Rhett With Riley Green, as well as Zac Brown Band With The War And Treaty.
The performances took place throughout Lower Broadway in bars such as Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, The Stage and more. While Ballerini, King, Brooks & Dunn, and Zac Brown Band’s performances took place at Bicentennial Mall in Nashville, Tennessee.
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash was co-hosted by Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith.
“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,” Allen shared. “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.”
Allen 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,” King added. “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!”
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The New Year’s Eve concert special aired LIVE from Music City on Saturday, December 31 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET and 10:30 PM-1:30 AM ET via CBS Network. The show also streamed live and on demand via Paramount+.
