New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is broadcast on CBS in the U.S. and is also available via several live TV streaming services and Paramount+ as a stream.

How to Watch on TV

  • Tune in to your local CBS station on New Year’s Eve.
  • The special typically runs in two blocks: an early evening segment and a late-night segment that takes you past midnight.

How to Stream Nashville Big Bash

  • Watch live on Paramount+ if your plan includes the local CBS livestream.
  • Stream CBS through live TV services that carry the network, such as DirecTV or Fubo , which often promote access to the Big Bash in their New Year’s Eve lineups.
  • Some services may offer free trials around the holiday, letting you sign up and watch the special without a long-term commitment.

When It Airs

  • Date: New Year’s Eve (December 31, leading into January 1).
  • Start time: Usually around 8 p.m. ET, with coverage continuing past midnight and across time zones.

What the Special Includes

  • A five-hour country‑music–heavy celebration from Nashville, featuring big-name performers and guest appearances.
  • Hosts such as comedian Bert Kreischer and country star HARDY guide the show, with the night ending in the Music Note Drop and fireworks in downtown Nashville.

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  • Watch on: CBS (cable/antenna) or via Paramount+, DirecTV, Fubo, and other CBS-carrying live TV streamers.
  • Timing: New Year’s Eve, starting in prime time and running into the early hours of New Year’s Day.
  • Expect: Live country performances, Nashville skyline shots, and the midnight Music Note Drop with fireworks.

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