Gwen Stefani, Doja Cat and More Stars to Perform at NBC’s New Year’s Eve Special – The lineup for NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2021 with Carson Daly is here, and it features an epic group of performers. The broadcast will air live from Times Square in New York City, and will feature performances from across the country. This year, fans can look forward to performances by AJR, Busta Rhymes featuring Anderson .Paak, Chloe x Halle, CNCO, Jason Derulo, Goo Goo Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Pentatonix, Bebe Rexha featuring Doja Cat, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Sting featuring Shirazee. In addition to the artists taking the stage this year, Carson will be joined by co-hosts Amber Ruffin, star of Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show, and Stephen “tWitch” Boss, DJ and co-executive producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The broadcast will air on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 10—11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m, both E.T. and P.T. – Read more at EOnline.com
Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, Billie Eilish & More to Spread Holiday Cheer at Hospitals With Virtual Concert – Musicians on Call is teaming up with global bank Citi to bring together some of today’s biggest stars for Hope for the Holidays Presented by Citi, a virtual concert for patients, families and frontline caregivers. Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson, Billie Eilish are scheduled to share holiday messages Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor, Josh Groban, HAIM, JP Saxe and Pentatonix will perform at the one-of-a-kind festive event. – Read more at Billboard.com
Scotty McCreery dedicates “Five More Minutes” plaque to Grand Ole Opry – Scotty McCreery is sharing the latest honor for his hit song “Five More Minutes” with the Grand Ole Opry. During his appearance on the Opry on Saturday, Scotty presented representatives from the venue with a plaque commemorating double platinum certification for the song by the RIAA. Scotty debuted “Five More Minutes” at the Opry in June 2016 and credits the institution for releasing the video of his performance that generated the initial buzz that eventually led the song to become his first #1 single. “The Opry played a major role in the success of that song, and I will always be thankful to them for that,” Scotty praises. The American Idol winner dedicated his performance of “Five More Minutes” on Saturday night to Charley Pride , who passed away from complications due to COVID-19 the same day. Coincidentally, Charley was also performing on the Opry the night Scotty debuted “Five More Minutes.” – Read more at WIN 98.5
Carrie Underwood Talks Tree Trimming, Christmas Cows and 2021 Resolutions – On making an album full of joy in a year full of pain: “It was therapeutic in a way. You can’t be sad singing these songs. And getting to sing songs that I love — and just to sing in general — really was a gift. It was a blessing in 2020. So I hope people get that when they listen to it.” – Read more at CMT.com
Kelly Says Garth Brooks’ Song Got Her Through Divorce
