Nashville is preparing to ring in 2027 with HARDY, Little Big Town and The Red Clay Strays among the first performers announced for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash on Thursday, December 31. More Hometown Holidays
The annual celebration returns to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville, where fans can enjoy free live music and the city’s signature Music Note Drop at midnight.
HARDY will bring his blend of country and rock to the stage, while Grammy Award-winning group Little Big Town will perform songs from its celebrated catalog. The Red Clay Strays, named Group of the Year at the 2026 ACM Awards, will also join the lineup.
The nearly five-hour celebration will air live on CBS on December 31 from 7–9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.–12:05 a.m. Central Time. The special will also stream live on Paramount+ Premium and be available to stream the following day.
The nationally televised event will feature performances from some of country music’s biggest stars as Nashville celebrates the arrival of 2027.
We’ll announce additional performers and event details in the coming weeks.
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