Country music will take center stage this New Year’s Eve at CBS’ Nashville’s Big Bash special, as Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith take the stage during this five-hour event.
This event will broadcast from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and feature a live countdown to midnight for both Eastern and Central time zones.
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He’ll be performing at various venues around the country, such as Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. For the first 3,000 fans who sign up, admission is free – plus presale tickets are now on sale – and performances will run up until late in the night – giving fans plenty of entertainment options!
Addition to performances, you should also expect some unexpected treats! The lineup features artists from various genres – including country singers like Miley Cyrus with Dolly Parton as her godmother; Maddie & Tae; Cody Johnson and Rhonda Vincent are among others who will perform; you can watch this special live from any location! NBC and Paramount+ will broadcast it.
Seth MacFarlane will present another unforgettable New Year’s Eve show this year with his incredible array of talents as an artist and producer. Best known as the creator and star of TV’s Family Guy, Seth will collaborate with the San Francisco Symphony to deliver a one-of-a-kind program to bring in 2022 in style.
Country music’s biggest stars will appear on multiple New Year’s Eve specials this year, including CBS show Nashville’s Big Bash and special New Year’s Eve specials from other networks. Fans can look forward to seeing Jimmie Allen with Flo Rida, Kelsea Ballerini with Wynonna Judd and Thomas Rhett with Riley Green among many others performing for them fans!
PBS presents another New Year’s Eve show worth watching: United in Song: Ringing in the New Year Together. This special will air on December 31 and feature various performers from across the nation, such as country singers Brett Young and Rhonda Vincent.
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser has earned herself a place as one of the funniest voices in comedy today, appearing on various stand-up specials and talk shows like The Howard Stern Show, WTF with Marc Maron and Conan O’Brien. Her humor on topics like anorexia and depression have won her fans all across America; her comedy central roasts are packed. Additionally, Nikki can be found appearing in films and television shows such as Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, NBC’s AP Bio and Inside Amy Schumer.
Glaser’s comedy is unapologetically herself and shows her unyielding willingness to share personal stories that have caused her shame or embarrassment in the past. Her goal is to make people feel good about themselves while empowering women; her recent nationwide comedy tour The Good Girl Tour garnered rave reviews, while HBO Max series FBOY Island proved popular.
Glaser has continued her career despite the pandemic. She hosts E! reality series Welcome Home Nikki Glaser? and podcast The Nikki Glaser Show; additionally she stars as Nikki in season two of HBO Max series FBOY Island where she navigates friendship, family relationships, romance and fame as an in-demand local celebrity of St Louis.
Saffron has even turned her illness into profit, releasing a comedy special called FBOY AFTER FAIL: The Return of the No-Show and competing in The Masked Singer competitions. Her dedication and risk taking make her an impressive act at this year’s Country Music New Years Eve 2022 celebrations.
Just a few years ago, country music was in turmoil. Yet one positive outcome from all this turmoil has been its revival – something which makes this year’s CMA New Year’s Eve such an eventful affair! Boasting an all-star roster featuring classic country and contemporary tunes alike, there is sure to be an act that suits every taste!
Parker McCollum
New Year’s Eve is an iconic country music event and Nashville stars have been busy. Many will appear on multiple New Year’s Eve specials; one such special will air live at 8 p.m. ET on December 31 and include Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd performing as they countdown towards midnight with Nashville’s iconic note drop countdown!
Parker McCollum stands out as an innovative country music singer-songwriter with his distinct sound that sets him apart from other artists. His most recent release “To Be Loved By You” showcases this talent; its lyrics speak directly to various listeners while its roots lie deep within classic country music’s genres that helped form his musical style as a child working at his grandfather’s ranch and listening to classic country hits shaped his musical identity.
McCollum is currently out touring to promote his latest album, Hollywood Gold. He has opened for other big name acts such as Sam Hunt and Dierks Bentley on tour. Additionally, he’s working on various musical projects with fellow musicians; plans to release several EPs starting with “Probably Wrong Sessions 1” later this summer are currently in progress.
He has also collaborated with fellow Texas singer-songwriters, and recently released an acoustic version of his popular tune “Hell of a Year,” available for free download from his website.
This acoustic version features the same vocals and guitar from its original recording, providing fans a chance to hear it in a different setting and fully experience its story.
This year’s New Year’s Eve Live will bring over 50 performers from venues all across Nashville together in one show at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for its mainstage performance. Previous performers have included Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn and Little Big Town among many others; Elle King will host alongside Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith; Lonnie Quinn will appear and synchronized performances by Nashville Symphony Orchestra will round out an unforgettable evening!
Nashville’s Big Bash
Nashville’s Big Bash will feature only country music artists for New Year’s Eve, and will include chart-topping stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Brooks & Dunn and Thomas Rhett as its headliners. In addition to performing together as one band or artist will team up with friends or musical peers on special performances as part of its unique collaborations – and special guests such as Cody Alan from CMT SiriusXM as well as Lonnie Quinn from WCBS will also attend.
This five-hour broadcast will air live from Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, starting with midnight counting down and then continuing the party through Nashville’s iconic Midnight Music Note Drop with over 50 hits from country music’s home state of Tennessee.
CBS announced new performers for their program on Wednesday morning, including country music superstar Morgan Wallen as part of their talent rollout. Old Dominion, Elle King Thomas Rhett and Lynyrd Skynyrd also made appearances.
CBS will again host Nashville’s tourism and entertainment agency, Visit Music City, for their Big Bash concert event this year, offering hours of music from country artists as well as fireworks display and Music Note Drop festivities that could draw tens of thousands. CBS anticipates hosting this annual concert event!
At this year’s Big Bash, numerous sustainability initiatives will be put in place by its producers and local partners to reduce waste and support community sustainability efforts. They will host an “No Styrofoam” station for fans who bring in their own reusable cups or containers as well as recycle cardboard, aluminum and plastic at the event; furthermore they encourage biodegradable plates and food containers while giving any unfinished meals away to local charities.
The Big Bash will feature a Family Fun Zone filled with activities for all ages. This will include bounce houses and interactive games, photo opps and selfie stations as well as ASL viewing area. In addition, Jason Eskridge of Country Artistry fame and Tim Gent and Daisha McBride will make special guest appearances.