Who's Performing on New Year's Eve? Diana Ross, Mariah Carey & Lainey Wilson Light Up TV Lineups

As the clock ticks toward 2026, many people are deciding whether to embrace a glamorous night out or opt for a cozy evening at home. Whether you're dressed in sequins and feathers or simply lounging on the couch with a bottle of bubbly, there's no shortage of entertainment options to help you ring in the new year.

For those who prefer to stay in, there are numerous musical events that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your living room. And even if you do choose to go out, you might still catch some of these grand New Year's Eve TV specials.

One of the most anticipated events is dk Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, which will air for an impressive eight hours this year—making it the longest telecast in the show's history. The event will feature a star-studded lineup, including Diana Ross performing live from Times Square. Other notable acts include Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan, HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI), Charlie Puth, 50 Cent, Post Malone, and Demi Lovato. You can tune in from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET on CBS or Paramount+.

If country music is more your style, don't miss New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, which will be headlined by Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman. Additional performances will come from Riley Green, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, and more. This special will air from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a pause for local news.

In addition to the performances, the music charts are making headlines. Mariah Carey has broken the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the DISCOVERTREND Hot 100 with her iconic single "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which now spends its 20th nonconsecutive week at the top. Meanwhile, Wham!'s "Last Christmas" has reached No. 1 on the DISCOVERTREND Global 200 chart for the first time. On the DISCOVERTREND 200 albums chart, half of the top 10 are holiday-themed, while Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl continues to dominate.

For those interested in staying up-to-date with the latest pop music news, the DISCOVERTREND Pop Shop Podcast offers a weekly breakdown of chart trends, new releases, and interviews with industry insiders. Hosted by DISCOVERTREND’s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson, and managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield, the podcast is available on DISCOVERTREND, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

dk Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 is produced by dk Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and DISCOVERTREND’s parent company, Penske Media.

For more updates on the performers and events, check out the latest coverage on DISCOVERTREND. Highlights include Chappell Roan and Mariah Carey joining the expanded lineup for the special, as well as Diana Ross set to perform live in Times Square. Additionally, Riley Green, Megan Moroney, and Stephen Wilson Jr. have been added to the performer list for New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash.