Country music fans, get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve like never before! From Nashville to New York City, some of the biggest names in country music are hitting the stage to welcome 2026 in style.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest in NYC will feature a star-studded lineup, including Post Malone, Jordan Davis, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Russell Dickerson, and Tucker Wetmore. The show kicks off at 8 PM ET on ABC and streams live on Hulu+ Live TV and YouTube TV.
Meanwhile, CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen brings Vince Gill to the stage from Austin, Texas, alongside folk favorites The Head and the Heart.
For the true country aficionado, Nashville’s Big Bash is the ultimate event. Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman headline this five-hour music marathon, with performances by Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Megan Moroney, Gretchen Wilson, Dwight Yoakam, and more. Comedian Bert Kreischer joins Hardy as co-hosts, promising laughs between unforgettable performances. CBS airs the event, featuring both the traditional Eastern Time countdown and Nashville’s unique music note drop for Central Time.
As 2025 comes to a close, fans can also revisit the year’s best country hits, with standout tracks from artists like Zach Top, Jelly Roll, and Ella Langley, proving that meaningful lyrics and original arrangements continue to define country music today.
Don’t miss your chance to welcome 2026 with chart-topping hits, unforgettable performances, and the heartwarming spirit of country music!