New Years Eve Archives

Who is Performing at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026: How to Watch and Country Performers

December 29, 2025/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is back this year to ring in 2026 with host Ryan Seacrest. Check out how to watch and which country artists are performing here.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in New York City returns to Times Square for its 54th year, marking Seacrest’s 21st year of hosting the most-watched New Year’s Eve special. He will be joined by his co-hosts Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski, Julianna Hough, and Chance the Rapper, who is also performing at the iconic live countdown until midnight.

While the show boasts performances from artists across genres, country fans will be excited to hear performances from country artists like Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Little Big Town, Tucker Wetmore, Filmore, and even, Post Malone. Jessie Murph and Maren Morris are also slated to perform.

Viewers can tune into the star-studded celebration when it airs live on ABC on Wednesday, December 31st, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST and ending at 4AM. EST. The celebratory event is also available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Full List of Announced Performers –

Jordan Davis
Russell Dickerson
Little Big Town
Tucker Wetmore
Filmore
Post Malone
Jessie Murph
Maren Morris
Mariah Carey
50 Cent
4 Non Blondes
6lack
AJR
BigXthaPlug
Chance the Rapper
Charlie Puth
Jess Glynne
Demi Lovato
The All-American Rejects
Ciara
Chappell Roan
Goo Goo Dolls
KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of Huntrix – EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami
New Kids on the Block
Pitbull
OneRepublic
Zara Larsson
Leon Thomas
Le Sserafim
Lil Jon
Madison Beer

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Who is Performing at New Year’s Eve Live Nashville’s Big Bash?: A Full List

December 29, 2025/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is back this year to ring in 2026 with hosts comedian & actor Bert Kreischer and country music star HARDY. Check out how to watch and which country artists are performing here.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is returning to Nashville, Tennessee with co-hosts, Bert Kreischer and HARDY. The incredible televised NYE event special boasts stellar performances by country artists like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, and more, while helping fans to kick off the new year right.

“Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast. It’s great to be back playing Nashville’s Big Bash and I’m stoked to co-host this year with one of the funniest dudes I know,” shared HARDY in a recent press release. The co-host is also slated to perform live at Bicentennial Park in Nashville. Social media star Haley Baylee (@haleyybaylee) will correspond from New York City and count down with the East Coast at midnight ET for New York City’s Ball Drop.

Fans can watch at home or join in on the fun with the free live show at Nashville’s Bicentennial Park. There will be over forty back-to-back-performances by superstars, rising acts, and newcomers int he country genre, including special surprise guests throughout the night. The official watch party is free and open to fans 21 and older on a first-come, first-served basis and taking place at Category 10. Doors open at 6PM. Guaranteed entry tickets and VIP upgrade options can be purchased in advance HERE.

The celebration will air LIVE Wednesday, Dec. 31at 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*.

Fans can celebrate the 2026 countdown by joining Nashville in counting down with the East Cost, and then again, in Central time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.

Full List of Announced Performers –

Jason Aldean
Lainey Wilson
HARDY
Bailey Zimmerman
Megan Moroney
CeCe Winans
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Rascal Flatts
Brooks & Dunn
Dierks Bentley
Riley Green
Marcus King
Zach Top
Keith Urban
Gretchen Wilson
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Dwight Yoakam
Caylee Hammack
& more

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Happy New Year!!

Who is Performing at New Year’s Eve Live Nashville’s Big Bash?: A Full List

December 24, 2024/in Blog /by Team Country Swag

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is back this year to ring in 2025 with hosts Rachel Smith and Keith Urban. Check out how to watch and which country artists are performing here.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is returning to Nashville, Tennessee with co-hosts, Rachel Smith and Keith Urban. The incredible televised NYE event special boasts stellar performances by country artists like Kane Brown and Jelly Roll, while helping fans to kick off the new year right.

Fans can watch at home or join in on the fun with the free live show at Nashville’s Bicentennial Park. There will be over forty back-to-back-performances by superstars, rising acts, and newcomers int he country genre, including special surprise guests throughout the night.

The celebration will air LIVE Tuesday, Dec. 31at 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+*.

Fans can celebrate the 2025 countdown by joining Nashville in counting down with the East Cost, and then again, in Central time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.

Full List of Announced Performers —

Keith Urban
Kane Brown
Jelly Roll
Parker McCollum
Big & Rich
Luke Bryan
Lainey Wilson
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Tyler Hubbard
Post Malone
Shaboozey
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Brittney Spencer

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Who is Performing at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025: How to Watch and Country Performers

December 23, 2024/in Blog /by Team Country Swag

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is back this year to ring in 2025 with host Ryan Seacrest. Check out how to watch and which country artists are performing here.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in New York City returns to Times Square for its 53rd year, marking Seacrests’ 20th year of hosting the most-watched New Year’s Eve special. He will be joined by his co-host Dayanara Torres in Puerto Rico, as well as, Rita Ora who will appear live in Times Square to help lead the countdown to midnight.

While the show boasts performances from artists across genres, country fans will be excited to hear performances from country artists like Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, and Thomas Rhett. Additionally, Blake Shelton will perform in Las Vegas and Dasha will make her debut with her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”

HARDY and Ernest will also both show off their talent during the star-studded evening with HARDY performing a medley of “PSYCHO” and “TRUCK BED” and Ernest entertaining the crowd with “Why Dallas” and “I Had Some Help.”

Viewers can tune into the star-studded celebration when it airs live on ABC on Tuesday, December 31st, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The celebratory event is also available to stream the next day on Hulu. Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia will also give fans the option to catch the live broadcast by tuning into one of the 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York. The show will also be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app.

Ryan Seacrest

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The Best Country Music Songs for the New Year

December 30, 2021/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

2022 is looking to be an incredible year of country music. Take a look below as we highlight some of the best country songs that embody the spirit of the new year!

“Home Sweet”- Russell Dickerson

“We Can Reach The Stars”- Blake Shelton

“Miss Me More”- Kelsea Ballerini

“4 Goodyears”- Brett Sheroky

“Welcome To The Future”- Brad Paisley

“Wishful Drinking”- Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt

“Beers On Me”- Dierks Bentley ft. BRELAND & HARDY

“New Year’s Day”- Taylor Swift

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”- Kacey Musgraves

“Take It Slow”- Conner Smith

“Box of Memories”- Georgia Webster

“This Bar”- Morgan Wallen

Find all of these songs and more on our Spotify playlist… Click below to listen and follow for your new year country music fix.

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The Best Country Music Instagram Captions for New Years Eve

December 27, 2019/in Blog, Instagram Captions /by Erica Zisman

Regardless of how you chose to celebrate, New Year’s Eve is always an experience. Whether you get all dressed up for a night out on the town or stay in with a few close friends and a glass of wine, we have you covered! As we head into 2020, we compiled a list of some of the best country music lyrics to use as captions for all your New Year’s Instagram pictures!

1. For your midnight kiss picture.
“Midnight kiss I”m stealin’. Pullin’ me in like we were there all along” (My First Everything- Riley Green)

2. For that perfect New Years’ Eve picture with your people.
“Not everybody gets what we’re going through, but all my favorite people do. Yeah, all my favorite people do” (All My Favorite People- Maren Morris)

3. For when you’re partying the night away.
“We were dancin’, we were buzzin’, Takin’ shots like it was nothin’” (Unforgettable- Thomas Rhett)

4. For captioning your perfect New Year’s outfit.
“Wearing your black dress, red shoes, makeup, perfume, and diamonds. You always impress” (Nothin’ on You- Cody Johnson)

5. For when you’re setting goals and coming up with resolutions.
“Hey, every day’s a revolution. Welcome to the future” (Welcome to the Future- Brad Paisley)

6. For celebrating all that you’ve done this year.
“Yeah it’s making the best of the worst day kind of night” (A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega- Ashley McBryde)

7. For when you’re counting down until midnight.
“Someday we’re gonna look back on a night like tonight” (Keeping Score- Dan + Shay)

8. For all the things you’re letting go of.
“I’ll keep a light on in my soul. Keep a bluebird in my heart.” (Bluebird- Miranda Lambert)

9. For that fresh start.
“I gotta recognize all my wrongs. I’m so humble and grateful to be accepting me” (Acceptance Speech- Walker Hayes)

10. For when you’re feeling hopeful that 2020 is going to be your year!
“I’m thinking once I learn to grow right where I’m planted, maybe that’s when life starts getting good” (Getting Good- Lauren Alaina)

Happy New Year everybody! We can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for all of us!

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