According to an announcement from the city of Nashville, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, and Elle King will no longer be performing at New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash due to COVID-19 concerns.
The frontman of Zac Brown Band took to Twitter to inform fans about the unfortunate change of events.
“To Our Fans, We are deeply disappointed to share that Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing at Nashville’s Big Bash tomorrow night on CBS. Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” the statement read. “While we were very excited to join the incredible line up of artists and millions of amazing fans tuning in to watch, our #1 priority is the safety and well-being of our fans, band, crew and venue staff. We’re looking forward to great things ahead and seeing you all on our tour next year. We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2022! [Love] Zac.”
Now, country trio Lady A will be joining previously announced performers on the Bicentennial Capitol Mall main stage including Dierks Bentley, Ingrid Andress, and Breland.
The five-hour CBS show will also include performances from artists including Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, and more.
Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, still to be hosted by radio and television personality Bobby Bones and co-hosted by Entertainment Tonight‘s Rachel Smith, will run until 12:30 a.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 31 and will air on CBS Television Network. The live show will also be available to stream live and on-demand via Paramount+.
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