Nashville’s live show for Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is back at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park with Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean and Bailey Zimmerman headlining the event. Gospel music legend CeCe Winans will take the stage as a special guest, bringing her powerhouse vocals to the night’s festivities, alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup. The concert is free and open to the public with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
The five-hour broadcast will feature electrifying performances from Wilson, Aldean and Zimmerman and more, uniting music fans for one of the nation’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations. NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH will air LIVE on Wednesday, Dec. 31 (7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT and 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. CT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.*
“New Year’s Eve in Music City is always something special, and this year will be no exception,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “With some of the biggest names in Nashville’s diverse music scene, incredible partnerships with local nonprofits and the energy of thousands of visitors and locals attending together, we’re proud to showcase Music City at its very best. Not only is it a night of unforgettable entertainment, but it also delivers a major boost to our local businesses and hospitality industry.”
This will be the 17th annual concert and ninth year at Bicentennial Park. The event will include the famed red Music Note, which will be dropped on a 138-foot tower at midnight to ring in the new year. As a live event, Big Bash generated a record $41 million in direct visitor spending and attendance of 220,000 in 2024.
Community & Partnerships
Nashville’s Big Bash is partnering with Ronald McDonald House, a Nashville nonprofit that provides housing and resources to families with critically ill children being treated at Nashville hospitals. Big Bash partner Crav’n Flavor will donate food items to help fill the pantry at Ronald McDonald House, and attendees are encouraged to make a donation at rmhcnashville.com/donate.
The event will again include Sober Space in partnership with Cumberland Heights for the recovery community; prioritize safety through Safe Bar and Red Frogs USA; enhance inclusivity via KultureCity, offering ADA-accessible viewing with ASL interpreters; and promote sustainability through recycling, donating unused food to local kitchens, and celebrating with 100 pounds of biodegradable confetti.
Broadcast Production & Sponsors
As a TV special, NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and directed by Sandra Restrepo.
The event is produced by Music City Inc. for the City of Nashville and presented by Jack Daniel’s. Partners include Advance Financial, Amazon, Crav’n Flavor, Gibson Brands, Monster Energy, Nashville Farmers’ Market, Nashville International Airport, NUTRL, Stella Artois, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Highway Safety Office: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk, and Tennessee State Parks.
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Artist Biographies
Lainey Wilson
Country music trailblazer Lainey Wilson continues to dominate the global stage, with six nominations at the 59th Annual CMA Awards and her deluxe Whirlwind album leading charts. She’s known for hits like 4x4xU, Watermelon Moonshine, and Heart Like A Truck, and has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and HARDY. Wilson’s Whirlwind World Tour is selling out across America, Europe, and Australia. She’s expanding into film with her debut in Reminders of Him and recently launched her own boot and jewelry lines. laineywilson.com
Jason Aldean
GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist Jason Aldean boasts 30 No. 1 singles, nearly 20 billion streams, and 20 million albums sold. His Full Throttle Tour 2025 continues his legacy as a country music powerhouse. His compilation 30 Number One Hits celebrates his chart-topping career, while his latest single How Far Does A Goodbye Go climbs the radio charts. jasonaldean.com
Bailey Zimmerman
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman skyrocketed to fame with viral hits like Fall in Love and Rock and a Hard Place. His debut album Religiously. The Album. became the biggest streaming debut for a country record in history. His sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo features collaborations with Luke Combs and multiple Top 10 singles. Zimmerman is one of country music’s fastest-rising stars, with performances on major U.S. TV shows and global tours. baileyzimmermanmusic.com
CeCe Winans
The most-awarded female gospel artist in history, CeCe Winans has earned 17 GRAMMYs and 31 Dove Awards. Her albums Believe For It and More Than This have achieved over one billion U.S. streams. Winans continues to inspire through her sold-out More Than This Tour and as co-founder of Nashville Life Church. cecewinans.com
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Founded in 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers introduced spirituals to the world and broke racial barriers through music. Today, current Fisk University students continue this historic legacy, performing globally and preserving African American spiritual traditions. fiskjubileesingers.org
