Everything You Need To Know About ‘NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH,’ Hosted By Bert Kreischer and HARDY

There’s no question Nashville knows how to throw a party, and now the city is gearing up to host one of the biggest celebrations of the year – CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Music City will serve as the backdrop for the star-studded event, with special guests and performances popping up from venues around Nashville and beyond, making it a can’t-miss way to ring in the New Year.

So whether you’re joining the free celebration in person or tuning in from home, keep reading to find out how to catch all the action leading up to the iconic Music Note Drop.

Who’s Hosting?

It was just announced that comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music star HARDY will team up to co-host this year’s NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH. Adding to the excitement, social media personality Haley Baylee will check in live from New York City to help count down with the East Coast as the iconic Ball Drop happens at midnight ET in the Big Apple.

Once the clock strikes midnight in New York, Kreischer and HARDY will keep the celebration rolling in Music City, guiding viewers through Nashville’s own midnight moment with the city’s highly anticipated Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Stage.

As they prepare to take the stage for the five-hour live celebration, Kreischer and HARDY are already soaking in the excitement and sharing what it means to be part of Nashville’s big night.

“You hear people say I’m honored and privileged to be working with a certain group of people but in this case, I am blown away that I’m allowed to work with these people. This lineup is insane,” said Kreischer. “This event, which I was a very small part of last year, is so much fun. To be working with my buddy HARDY… it feels like I should be paying CBS to do this. I can’t wait. I hope I keep my shirt on, and I promise not to drink until the stroke of midnight, unless you want me to start drinking earlier.”

“Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast,” adds HARDY. “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.”

Who will be performing?

HARDY will be pulling double duty throughout the night. In addition to hosting, he will also perform live at Bicentennial Park in Nashville along with previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

The night’s lineup doesn’t stop there. Performances will also come from Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr., each appearing from venues across the city.

The broadcast will also feature special appearances from comedian Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, SiriusXM host Buzz Brainard and UFC champion Kayla Harrison.

How to watch

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is set to air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+*.

Official Watch Party Details

In between all the action of the main event, the celebration will extend beyond the broadcast with an official watch party happening in Nashville. Caylee Hammack will return for her second year as co-host of the NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH watch party alongside Cody Alan.

The event will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10 with a special performance from Grammy-award winning country superstar Dwight Yoakam and Marcus King, and kicks off at 6PM on Wednesday, December 31.

The official watch party is free and open to fans 21 and older, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 PM. Fans can also secure guaranteed entry or upgrade to VIP in advance by purchasing tickets HERE.