Hardy to Headline Nashville New Year's Eve Bash
The concert at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will air on CBS and Paramount+ on December 31, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Country
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Hardy, Little Big Town, and The Red Clay Strays are set to headline New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash. The concert will take place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on December 31, 2026.
Why it matters
The event serves as a major showcase for the country music industry in Nashville and provides a significant television and streaming platform for the featured artists. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
The production is led by executive producers Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington, with Sandra Restrepo serving as the director. Performances will be split into two segments airing from 8:00-10:00 PM and 10:30 PM-1:05 AM ET/PT.
The players
Hardy
Hardy is a country music artist and songwriter known for his contributions to modern country and rock-infused styles.
Little Big Town
Little Big Town is a Grammy Award-winning vocal group celebrated for their intricate four-part harmonies and long-standing presence in country music.
The Red Clay Strays
The Red Clay Strays are an emerging band known for their Southern rock and country influences.
The details
The concert features performances from Hardy, Little Big Town, and The Red Clay Strays at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Viewers can access the live broadcast via the CBS Television Network or stream the event on Paramount+, which also offers next-day availability.
Timeline
The concert airs live on December 31, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This event continues the established annual tradition of the New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash series. The production underscores the increasing integration of live country music festivals with major network broadcast and streaming distribution models.
Fans can watch the performances live across the country on the CBS Television Network. Alternatively, viewers may access the full show through a live stream on Paramount+, which will also host the event for on-demand viewing starting the next day.
The takeaway
Fans looking to attend the event should prepare for cold December weather at the outdoor park venue. Those planning to watch from home can tune into the multi-segment broadcast on CBS to ensure they catch the full performance schedule.
What happens next
Additional performers for the New Year's Eve concert are expected to be announced closer to the December 31, 2026, event date.
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