
If you’re staying in this New Year’s Eve – snacks, pajamas, maybe a little bubbly -the TV lineup this year is absolutely stacked. From Nashville’s biggest outdoor party to Times Square icons, global celebrations, and even a Jonas Brothers takeover, here’s everything you need to know before the countdown begins.
CBS: New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
Country fans, this is your night.
CBS is bringing back Nashville’s Big Bash, broadcasting live from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park with one of the strongest country lineups of the year.
Headliners
- Jason Aldean
- Lainey Wilson
- Bailey Zimmerman
Newly Added Performers
- Riley Green
- Megan Moroney
- Zach Top
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
- Dierks Bentley
- Brooks & Dunn
- Rascal Flatts
- Keith Urban
- Gretchen Wilson
- Dwight Yoakam
Hosts
- HARDY
- Bert Kreischer
Where to Watch: CBS & Paramount+ – 8–10 p.m. ET/PT, then 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
ABC: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
ABC is promising its biggest show ever, with the largest concert lineup in the show’s history.
Headliner: Diana Ross
Just before midnight, the legendary Diana Ross takes the stage.
Major Performers
- Mariah Carey
- Post Malone
- Chappell Roan
- Pitbull
- Busta Rhymes
- Jordan Davis
- BigXthaPlug
- Huntr/x (Kpop Demon Hunters)
- EJAE
- AUDREY NUNA
- REI AMI
- Charlie Puth
- 50 Cent
- Demi Lovato
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zara Larsson
- Rick Springfield
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Ciara
- 6lack
- AJR
- 4 Non Blondes
- Chance the Rapper (also hosting Chicago’s countdown)
Hosts Across the Country
- Ryan Seacrest & Rita Ora – Times Square
- Chance the Rapper – Chicago
- Julianne Hough & Rob Gronkowski – Las Vegas
Where to Watch: Live on ABC at 8/7c Streaming at ABC.com and next day on Hulu
Catch performances from Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, Diana Ross, Chance the Rapper, 4 Non Blondes, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Busta Rhymes, Demi Lovato, Charlie Puth, Ciara – and many more.
CNN: New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen return for their ninth year, broadcasting live from Times Square with their signature mix of chaos, charm, and celebrity surprises.
A Full Day of Global Coverage
Starting at 7:00 AM ET, CNN reporters check in from:
Abu Dhabi • Bangkok • London • Paris • New Orleans • The Bahamas • Lauderdale • Prescott, AZ • and more
Daytime performances include:
- Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson
- Chris Isaak
- OK Go
- Flo Rida
- Aly & AJ
- Burna Boy
- Cheat Codes with Cee Lo Green
Prime‑Time Performances (8 PM ET)
- Stephen Colbert
- Robyn (Times Square)
- Shakira (Florida)
- Brandy & Monica
- Bryan Adams
- Florence + The Machine
- RAYE
- Brandi Carlile
- Aloe Blacc
- Patti LaBelle
- Michelle Williams
- Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O’Connell
- Comedians B.J. Novak, Leanne Morgan, Sarah Sherman
- Mentalist Oz Perlman
- And more surprises
Central Time Zone Countdown
At 12:30 AM ET, Sara Sidner and Cari Champion take over from Austin, Texas, with performances by:
- Vince Gill
- The Head and The Heart
Where to Watch: Live on CNN at 8 PM ET Streaming exclusively on CNN’s new subscription platform at CNN.com/AllAccess
CBC: Live Cross‑Canada Countdown + 22 Minutes New Year’s Eve Pregame Special
CBC is giving Canadians a coast‑to‑coast celebration.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes – New Year’s Eve Pregame Special
Starts at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
Featuring the full cast – Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, Mark Critch – plus a performance by Adam Baldwin and surprise guests.
CBC’s Live Cross‑Canada Countdown
Hosted from two major cities:
- Adrienne Arsenault & Jann Arden -Toronto
- Ian Hanomansing & Andrew Phung – Edmonton
Reporters will check in from communities across all six time zones.
Where to Watch:
- 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC News app, CBCNews.ca, CBC News YouTube
- 9 p.m. local (9:30 NT) on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen
Broadcast continues until 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT.
Disney+: The Jonas Brothers New Year’s Eve Concert Special
For fans who want something fun, family‑friendly, and musical, the Jonas Brothers are headlining their own New Year’s Eve concert special on Disney+.
Expect:
- A full live concert
- Special guests
- New arrangements of their biggest hits
- Behind‑the‑scenes moments
- A countdown segment with the brothers
Where to Watch: Streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning New Year’s Eve.
So… Which One Should You Watch?
It depends on your vibe:
- Country + comedy + outdoor party? Nashville’s Big Bash
- Pop icons + Times Square tradition? Rockin’ Eve on ABC
- Global chaos + Anderson & Andy? CNN
- Canadian pride + coast‑to‑coast countdown? CBC
- Family‑friendly concert? Jonas Brothers on Disney+
No matter what you pick, it’s a massive night of music, countdowns, and celebrations from every corner of the map.