Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band, Elle King Out of Nashville’s NYE ​​Celebration – Billboard

Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Elle King No longer set to perform on Friday nights New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash in downtown Nashville, according to a notification from the city.

The leader of the Zac Brown Band released a statement on the band’s Twitter account on Thursday (December 30) saying he has tested positive for COVID-19. “To our Fans, We are deeply saddened to share that Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing at Nashville’s Big Bash tomorrow night on CBS. Despite taking precautions, I have tested positive for COVID-19,” the letter read. “While we are excited to join the incredible lineup of artists and the millions of amazing fans who are watching, our number 1 priority is the safety and well-being of our fans. , band, crew and venue staff. We are looking forward to great things ahead and see you all on our tour next year. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2022! [Love] Zac. ”

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– Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) December 30, 2021

nation triangle Lady A will now join the previously announced artist Dierks Bentley on the Bicentennial Capitol Mall main stage, with other performers in the previously announced lineup – including Ingrid Andress and Breland – stepped in to provide more music. The show will be hosted by radio and television personality Bobby Bones and co-host Tonight’s receptionby Rachel Smith.

The second phase, located at the rooftop bar and Skydeck entertainment venue on Broadway at the Food Club, has a ticketing event on December 31, with performances by Riley Green, Chris Janson , Jon Pardi and Carly Pearce. The concert is free and open to the public.

Gates for the show at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall will open at 4:30 p.m. CT, with performances by The Fisk Jubilee Singers starting at 6 p.m. CT. The COVID-19 protocols for the event in downtown Nashville were also recently updated, with attendees being asked to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test (by December 30 or so). 31 December) or proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Jack Daniels New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air until 12:30 a.m. CT on Friday, December 31 and will air on the CBS Television Network. The live show will also be available to stream and on-demand through Paramount+. The five-hour televised celebration will feature nearly 50 shows from venues across downtown Nashville, including performances from Lower Broadway’s bars, bars and clubs. The five-hour broadcast will cross multiple time zones, with a countdown at midnight Eastern Time, ending with a Nashville note drop and midnight CT fireworks display.

The five-hour CBS show will also include performances by artists including Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton and more other artists, although some are pre-recorded and some performances are not open to the public.