Carrie Underwood to Headline New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform live from Times Square at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025 just before the iconic ball drop. ABC and the event’s social media accounts confirmed her participation, exciting fans worldwide.

Underwood shared the news on Instagram, posting, “✨ I’ll be closing out 2024 as I perform LIVE from Times Square on @RockinEve just before the ball drops! 🪩.” Fans reacted enthusiastically, with one commenting, “Finally, a reason to stay up and watch the ball drop.” The Academy of Country Music also referred to her as an “ICON.”
Other performers include Meghan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cody Johnson, Lenny Kravitz, and Rita Ora, with Ryan Seacrest and Dayanara Torres hosting. The live show airs on ABC at 8/7c.

Underwood’s performance promises a memorable start to 2025. One fan summed it up: “What a great ending to 2024 and an even better beginning to 2025!”