Kelsea Ballerini headlined an unforgettable night at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, TN, on New Years Eve. The powerhouse performer capped off a night that saw country icons, Brooks & Dunn, burn down the stage; Zac Band and reigning Americana Duo of the Year, The War and Treaty, team up, and Elle King leaving a lasting impression with just a two-song set. The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Nashville opened the night after remarks from Nashville Mayor John Cooper and WSM’s Kelly Sutton.
The night was hosted by Jimmie Allen and Elle King at Bicentennial, while Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith held down the hosting duties at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red on Broadway, where Little Big Town and The War and Treaty rang in the New Year with fans.
Metro Nashville Police along with event officials estimated a record-breaking crowd attendance of 210,000 at midnight for the 2022 Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The previous record was 200,000 in 2019, proving Music City is back in full swing.
Kaylee Steffel
