As the new year looms right around the corner, it’s inevitable to acknowledge that very few events capture the electrifying spirit of New Year’s Eve quite like Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the epic broadcast quite literally transforms living rooms across the country into vibrant hues and hubs of celebration.
With a legacy stretching back to 1972, the musical show has easily established itself synonymously with ringing in the New Year, delivering a dazzling mix of star-studded performances, heartfelt reflections, and unmatchable energy. The same is expected to continue as the world progresses into 2025 as well, with the tradition expected to lead stronger than ever before.
While Ryan Seacrest is returning as the charismatic host who effortlessly bridges generations, joining him is a lineup of co-hosts and performers guaranteed to leave audiences cheering long before the ball drops. From Times Square’s glowing heart to stages across the nation, this year’s show promises an unforgettable spectacle of music, lights, and communal joy.
As millions tune in, they will get to witness a countdown and epic celebration like never before. Against a backdrop of challenges and triumphs, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve offers a shared moment to reflect on the past and embrace the future with optimism. That said, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 edition of a night poised to unite, uplift, and inspire.
The Star-Studded Performers at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025
Just like every year, this year’s lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 is nothing short of special as well. For this upcoming event, it would reportedly be none other than Carrie Underwood who will be performing a memorable assortment of her greatest hits just before the ball drops at midnight (as reported by US Weekly).
And she won’t be alone to show off her outstanding charisma. Further star-studded names joining her reportedly include the Murder on the Dancefloor singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the multi-dimensional Lenny Kravitz, genre-bender singer Teddy Swims, Superlove singer Tinashe, Gotta Be Me singer Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and Tennessee Orange singer Megan Moroney.
While this list is impressive in itself, that’s not all. Per ABC Entertainment, the West Coast Party will feature Alanis Morissette with special guests Reneé Rapp, as well as Dasha, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh. Then, there are the performances from Ernest, HARDY, Kesha, Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield, and T-Pain too.
Additionally, the show will further feature performances by Blake Shelton from Las Vegas, TLC in New York’s Times Square, and Luis Fonsi from Puerto Rico, right before midnight in the Atlantic time zone — around an hour before the ball drops in Times Square. Talk about a night filled with sheer entertainment and music to the ears!
Performers Highlight at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025
Further details from ABC Entertainment’s official site also reveal which artists will be performing when and what at the much-anticipated Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. This would start with Alanis Morissette, who will kick off the 30th-anniversary celebration of her iconic album JAGGED LITTLE PILL.
Blake Shelton, in the meanwhile, will perform some of his biggest hits, along with his latest single Texas. Country music singer/songwriter Dasha will hit the stage with her performance of the officially RIAA-certified platinum and gold (in the U.S. and 17 other countries in the world) track Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).
Then there’s DJ Cassidy, who will bring his trailblazing Pass The Mic Live! experience to the event with fan-favorites from the hip-hop section, i.e. Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh. Ernest will follow with a medley performance of Why Dallas and I Had Some Help, while HARDY will deliver an assortment of PSYCHO and TRUCK BED.
Kesha, in the meanwhile, will be celebrating 15 years of her iconic hit TiK ToK, and will also be showcasing her latest JOYRIDE. Gen Z’s pop-jazz icon Laufey will play From the Start, and Luis Fonsi will be ringing in from his native Puerto Rico, set to perform a variety of some of his greatest hits from the last decade, an hour before the ball drops in Times Square.
Natasha Bedingfield will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Unwritten. Then there’s trailblazers TLC, who will be taking the Times Square stage, in a performance sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line, to deliver hits, including from their multi-platinum album CrazySexyCool. T-Pain will also take the stage to perform two medleys of his greatest hits.
Last but barely the least, Carrie Underwood will finally bid farewell to 2024 with a spectacular live performance of her greatest hits in Times Square right before midnight.
Who is Hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025?
Ryan Seacrest, who had been the co-host of the show alongside Dick Clark before the late founder’s death at 82 in 2012, will once again present Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. But this time around, which will mark his 20th year as host of America’s most-watched New Year’s Eve special, he won’t be alone.
Joining Seacrest would be none other than the fantastic Rita Ora, who would be his co-host, leading the countdown to midnight, after making her debut during the 2024 show. In the meantime, for the special’s Spanish-language countdown in Puerto Rico, Dayanara Torres will once again serve as the iconic host.
How to Watch ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025?
For the second consecutive year, Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia will be broadcasting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest live across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide. That said, the show will air on Tuesday, December 31st, beginning live on ABC at 8 p.m. EST. It will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Let’s get set to welcome yet another new year as musically as ever!
