Your Guide to New Year’s Eve TV Specials in 2024
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve returns for its 53rd year, promising a spectacular 2025 celebration. Ryan Seacrest hosts alongside Rita Ora in Times Square. Performances include Lenny Kravitz, Jonas Brothers, Teddy Swims, Alanis Morisette, and Cody Johnson.
Mariah Carey on a Billboard in April 2024
CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash offers country music fans a different celebration. Keith Urban and Rachel Smith host from Nashville, while Cody Alan and Lonnie Quinn cover Times Square. Performers include Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, and Lainey Wilson.
CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen returns for its eighth year. Their unique humor and commentary will highlight the night’s events, featuring 50 Cent, Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Diplo, Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin, and Michael Ian Black.
Peacock’s “Back that Year Up” with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson offers a comedic look back at 2024. Featuring Jon Hamm, Machine Gun Kelly, Mookie Betts, Blake Griffin, Jonquel Jones, and Kenny G, it promises a hilarious recap of pop culture, sports, and entertainment.
NBC’s “A Toast to 2024!” with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager provides a traditional New Year’s Eve experience. This two-hour special celebrates the year’s highlights with celebrity guests like Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, George Lopez, Michael Bublé, and Jeff Goldblum.
These diverse New Year’s Eve specials offer something for everyone. Whether you prefer musical performances, comedic retrospectives, or news and entertainment, there’s a show to help you ring in 2025. From ball drops to musical performances, these specials promise a memorable New Year’s Eve.
