Carrie Underwood will ring in 2025 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest”, taking place in New York City’s Times Square.
Seacrest will be marking his 20th year as host alongside co-host Rita Ora, with Dayanara Torres set to return as co-host in Puerto Rico. Underwood will perform a medley of some of her biggest hits just before midnight; she said in a statement: “I have such fun memories of performing on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square in both 2007 and 2015, and I’m so excited to perform just before the ball drops again this year. I’m thrilled to celebrate 20 years since winning ‘American Idol’ by joining Ryan as he hosts his 20th New Year’s Eve in Times Square.”
Previously announced performers include rocker Lenny Kravitz, singer-songwriter Teddy Swims; R&B artist and dancer Tinashe; and country singers Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET and stream next day on Hulu.
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