On Tuesday we say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. While there are many parties around Louisville, parties also air on television for those who don’t want to go out.
“New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” is a tradition broadcast from several places, including New York, where the iconic ball drop occurs on Times Square. This year it includes performances from artists such as Carrie Underwood, Lenny Kravitz and TLC.
The “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” is another viewing option for people celebrating at home. The special will air on CBS starting at 8 p.m. and have performances by Kane Brown and Jelly Roll.
Here’s what you need to know about “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025.”
What time is ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025′?
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025,” will air at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
How to watch ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025′
The New Year’s Eve special will begin airing on ABC and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day (Jan. 1).
Watch New Year’s Rockin’Eve 2025 with Disney bundleWho is hosting ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025′?
Longtime host Ryan Seacrest will share hosting duties with British pop star Rita Ora. Dayanara Torres will co-host from Puerto Rico.
This marks the 20th year Seacrest is hosting the ABC holiday special. His other on-screen duties include hosting “Wheel of Fortune” — having replaced Pat Sajak in September — as well as “American Idol.”
Who is performing in ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025′?
Alanis Morissette
Morissette will be performing from the West Coast.
Blake Shelton
Ex-“Voice” coach Shelton will tap in from Las Vegas.
Carrie Underwood
Underwood will mark a milestone 20 years since she won “American Idol” by performing a biggest hits medley in Times Square.
Cody Johnson
The country singer-songwriter will be part of the “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025” lineup.
Kesha
Kesha will be part of the show from the West Coast.
Luis Fonsi
The “Despacito” singer will broadcast a performance from his home island of Puerto Rico.
Lenny Kravitz
Kravitz, who released his 12th album “Blue Electric Light” earlier this year, is part of the New Year’s Eve lineup.
Megan Moroney
Moroney, fresh off her Country Music Association Awards new artist of the year win, will also appear in Times Square to perform songs off her sophomore album, “Am I Okay?”
Natasha Bedingfield
The “Pocketful of Sunshine” singer will perform from the West Coast.
Reneé Rapp
Rapp will be part of the West Coast contingent of the show.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Ellis-Bextor will bring her viral 2001 hit, “Murder on the Dancefloor,” to the Manhattan stage.
Teddy Swims
Grammy-nominated Swims is part of this year’s New Year’s Eve lineup.
Tinashe
“Nasty” songstress Tinashe is also performing this year.
TLC
TLC, the girl group, consisting of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins (left) and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, is part of this year’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” lineup.
Thomas Rhett
The country singer-songwriter will be part of the “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025” lineup.
T-Pain
T-Pain is performing from the West Coast.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
