Nashville Rings In New Year With Star-Studded Bash

Music City is set to host its 17th annual New Year's Eve celebration, "Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. This free event promises a spectacular night of live music and fireworks, marking one of the nation's largest year-end gatherings.

Headlining the momentous occasion are country music stars Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman. The celebration will also feature gospel legend CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Comedian Bert Kreischer and country artist Hardy will co-host the five-hour television special airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Performances will commence at 7 p.m. CT, with the broadcast scheduled from 7-9 p.m. CT and 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. CT. The event at Bicentennial park includes additional acts like Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, and Keith Urban, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. CT.