CBS’ “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” Hosts Announced 

CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash has recently announced that Bobby Bones and Rachel Smith will be the respective host and co-host of the special. 

The five-hour event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, and Zac Brown Band.

“I’m so excited to celebrate and host New Year’s Eve this year right down the street from my house, with so many of my friends who have great performances planned,” said Bones, who hosts radio’s The Bobby Bones Show and is the youngest inductee into the National Radio Hall of Fame. “I can’t wait to show America how special Nashville is.”

“I am over the moon to co-host New Year’s Eve Live from Nashville. I get to hang with the hottest acts in country music, some I’m lucky enough to call friends, on New Year’s Eve in my hometown. Sign me up!” Added Smith, an Entertainment Tonight guest correspondent who also has worked on Nightline and Good Morning America.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air from 8-11 PM and 11:30 PM-1:30 AM ET/PT on CBS.

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