A variety of performers are set to take the stage in New York’s Times Square ahead of the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, with a massive crowd of revelers expected to ring in 2025. The lineup for the night includes a mix of dance groups, country singers, Latin singers, pop stars, and more. Some of the key performers scheduled to appear include AGNEW, Carrie Underwood, De La Ghetto, Greeicy, Jonas Brothers, Kapo, Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Megan Moroney, NYPD Marching Band, Rita Ora, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, and Triad Brass.
Mark Ambor, a pop singer-songwriter, is scheduled to perform from 8:03 p.m. to 8:12 p.m. EST, singing songs like “Belong Together,” “Good to Be,” and “Our Way.” Megan Moroney, a country singer-songwriter, is set to perform a two-song medley from her album “Am I Okay?” from 8:26 p.m. to 8:32 p.m. EST. The NYPD Marching Band will have a roaming street performance between 9:03 p.m. and 9:13 p.m. EST. Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton will perform twice, first from 9:16 p.m. to 9:27 p.m. EST and again just before midnight to sing John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, TLC, Kapo, Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers, and Rita Ora are also scheduled to perform throughout the night.
The show in Times Square is set to start at 6 p.m. EST, with the schedule of performances running until just after midnight. The lineup includes various cultural performances, musical acts, and street performances by the NYPD Marching Band. Each performer is scheduled for a specific time slot, ranging from a few minutes to longer performances. The night will culminate with performances by the Jonas Brothers and Rita Ora just after midnight to mark the beginning of the new year.
In addition to the festivities in Times Square, CBS will also air “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” featuring over 40 performances by some of country music’s biggest stars. The show will air in two parts from 8-10 p.m. EST/PST and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. EST/PST on CBS television stations and Paramount+. The lineup for the Nashville show includes a mix of popular country music artists who will help ring in the new year with a variety of performances for viewers to enjoy.
Overall, New Year’s Eve celebrations in both Times Square and Nashville promise a night filled with music, dance, and entertainment to usher in 2025. From pop stars to country singers, the lineup of performers ensures that there will be something for everyone to enjoy as they count down to midnight and welcome the new year with hope and excitement. Whether in New York or Nashville, audiences can look forward to a night of live music and performances that will set the stage for a memorable start to the new year.
