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Country Music's Biggest Stars Lineup to Perform on "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash"

Dec 17, 2024 04:33PM ● By Kelsey Swire
Performers are being announced for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Keith Urban and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Parker McCollum will take the stage to perform his biggest hits, with special appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack. McCollum joins previously announced performers Keith Urban, also hosting the night’s festivities with ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith, Kane Brown and Jelly Roll.

“This past year has been one for the books and it’s all because of the incredible country music fans. I’m excited to be a part of NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH to kick in the doors on 2025 with all the fans who have carried me through the year,” commented Parker McCollum. “Can’t wait to party with y’all!”

Other performers include Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top and Lainey Wilson. 

The five-hour entertainment special will feature a staggering hit parade of more than 40 back-to-back live performances and air across multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight, ET, culminating with the renowned Nashville Music Note Drop and fireworks at the Bicentennial Mall Stage at midnight CT.

The special event will feature once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, with artists inviting special guests to perform with them throughout the night, taking on their biggest hits as well as covers of some of the most iconic country music songs of all time. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.