Carrie Underwood has embraced a fresh outlook this year as she headlined Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest for 2025. During the event, she performed a medley featuring some of her biggest hits, such as “Before He Cheats,” “Church Bells,” and “Pink,” celebrating her two-decade career in country music.
Underwood expressed her excitement about participating in this iconic event again, recalling her past performances in 2007 and 2015. She highlighted the significance of the occasion, marking the 20th anniversary of her win on American Idol, alongside Ryan Seacrest’s milestone of hosting the New Year’s Eve celebration for the same duration. Additionally, she announced a special concert titled Reflections, set to air on Hulu in January.
The New Year’s Eve celebration showcased a blend of country music with pop and hip-hop influences, featuring prominent artists like Dasha, Megan Maroney, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Ernest, and Cody Johnson. The event extended its festivities coast-to-coast, with performances in Las Vegas and special appearances from football star Rob Gronkowski.
In New York, the show was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora, with Jeannie Mai serving as the correspondent from the West Coast. The lineup included the Jonas Brothers, Tinashe, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ke$ha, and Alanis Morissette, along with hip-hop artists Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and Doug E. Fresh. The entire event was broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu, showcasing a vibrant celebration to ring in the New Year.