Introduction to New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash
New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash, a special annual event from CBS, has announced its headliners for the upcoming celebration. Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman will be performing at the event, which will be broadcast over a period of five and a half hours, starting from the last hours of 2025 and into the first hours of 2026.
Broadcast Details
The show will air on CBS from December 31 to 1:30 a.m. on January 1st. Additionally, there will be a half-hour break for local news between 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The event will also be streamed live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, allowing them to join in the celebration from anywhere.
Performers and Lineup
Alongside the headliners, the gospel artist Cece Winans will be performing alongside the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers from Tennessee. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the event. The diverse lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.
Venue and Streaming
The live broadcast will take place from a public stage set up in the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville. For those who cannot attend in person, Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the special live on the live feed of their local CBS partner or on-demand feed. However, Paramount+ Essential Subscribers will have to wait until the next day to access the event on-demand.
Production Team
The event is being produced by Robert Deaton, a long-time executive producer of the CMA Awards, and Mary Hilliard Harrington, a prominent artist manager from Nashville. They will be working in cooperation with Music City Inc., an arm of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, to bring this spectacular event to life.
Notable Performers
One of the headliners, Lainey Wilson, has been making waves in the music industry. She was recently appointed as the sole host of the CMA Awards program in November and has received six nominations, including a nod for Entertainer of the Year. Her performance at New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to see her take the stage.
