Wed Jan 01 08:03:50 UTC 2025: ## Times Square and Nashville Ring in 2025 with Star-Studded New Year’s Eve Performances
**New York, NY (January 1, 2025)** — Times Square rang in 2025 with a spectacular display of musical talent, featuring a diverse lineup of performers leading up to the iconic ball drop. The festivities, broadcast across various networks and streaming platforms, showcased artists from country, pop, Latin, and other genres.
The evening’s performances began early, with Mark Ambor kicking off the musical celebrations. Country stars Megan Moroney and Mickey Guyton followed, with Guyton performing twice, including a rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” just before midnight. The NYPD Marching Band also added a unique touch with a roaming street performance. Other highlights included performances by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, TLC, and Kapo, with their sets broadcast on various networks, including Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and Univision’s Feliz 2025. Carrie Underwood delivered a medley of her hits prior to the midnight countdown, setting the stage for the Jonas Brothers and Rita Ora, who performed post-ball drop to mark the start of the new year. The Jonas Brothers celebrated their 20th anniversary with a career-spanning medley.
Meanwhile, country music fans across the nation enjoyed “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” a CBS special featuring over 40 performances from country music’s biggest names (specific artists not listed in this summary, see original text for complete Nashville lineup). The show aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
The Times Square celebration provided a vibrant and diverse soundtrack to the new year, showcasing the power of music to unite people from all backgrounds.
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