Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith will host this year’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’. King and Smith are returning for a second time to host the five-hour event, which will broadcast live from the Bicentennial Mall in Music City on December 31, airing on CBS. King will also be performing some of her biggest hits during the show, with more performers to be announced at a later date.

King said in a statement: “New Year’s Eve is the one party we celebrate all over the world. I wouldn’t want to spend it any other place than Music City! I’m so excited to get to host another beautiful night of music, friends, love, and joy. I can’t wait to celebrate an incredible year and welcome a new one together.”

Smith said in a statement: “Being back in Nashville co-hosting with my girl Elle is something I look forward to every year. We’re gonna put on one heck of a show from Music City. Nashville’s Big Bash will be the perfect soundtrack to ring in another year with family and friends.”

CBS Presents New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air live on CBS on Sunday, December 31, as well as stream live on Paramount+. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the show on-demand the next day.

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