NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is back to ring in the new year with country superstars Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman headlining the “epic” (Country Now) five-hour event. The country superstars will perform live at Nashville’s very own Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, airing LIVE Wednesday, 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+*.
Gospel music legend CeCe Winans will take the stage as a special guest, bringing her powerhouse vocals to the night’s festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park’s main stage. As Variety notes, “If an artist had a big year in country, they’re celebrating in Nashville.” The festivities will be capped off by the iconic Music Note drop at midnight. Last year’s event marked an all-time high for attendance, with 220,000 people gathering to see “the biggest country music concert of 2024” (American Songwriter). The five-hour broadcast will feature electrifying performances from Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, and more, uniting country music fans for one of the nation’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations.