Nashville’s Big Bash 2025 Will Ring in 2026 With a Star-Studded Lineup
Nashville’s Big Bash 2025 Will Ring in 2026 With a Star-Studded Country Music Lineup and Live TV Broadcast
Get ready, country fans — Nashville’s Big Bash is back for New Year’s Eve 2025 with an incredible roster of performers, celebrity hosts, and unforgettable moments as Music City rings in 2026! The annual celebration takes place on December 31, 2025, with gates opening early and festivities kicking off around 7 PM CT at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee — and the best part? It’s free and open to the public.
Headlining Performances:
• Jason Aldean
• Lainey Wilson
• Bailey Zimmerman
And that’s just the beginning. Country stars including Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Zach Top, and Stephen Wilson Jr. will also take the stage from various iconic venues across Nashville throughout the night.
Hosts with the Most:
This year’s broadcast special — New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash — will be co-hosted by country artist HARDY and comedian/actor Bert Kreischer, bringing music and laughs as the countdown to midnight goes national. They’ll be joined by Haley Baylee reporting live from New York City’s Times Square Ball Drop.
Special Performances & Guests:
Gospel legend CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers will add soulful performances to the night, and additional appearances from personalities like comedian Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, SiriusXM host Buzz Brainard, and UFC champ Kayla Harrison will keep the celebration lively.
Watch It Live:
The event will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, featuring back-to-back sets, the iconic Nashville Music Note Drop, and a fireworks display to welcome 2026.
Whether you’re in Nashville or watching from home, Nashville’s Big Bash 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration yet — with top country talent, hilarious hosts, and unforgettable performances from start to finish!
