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Disney Unveils Plans for Live Nashville Fourth of July Special
Get ready for the ultimate Fourth of July party! ABC, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), and ITV America Nashville have just officially announced “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.” This massive, one-of-a-kind holiday celebration will feature a powerhouse lineup of iconic music artists spanning multiple genres, broadcasting live coast-to-coast on Saturday, July 4 (8:00–11:00 p.m. EDT).
The milestone event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Ryan Seacrest right from the heart of downtown Nashville, where hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to gather in person.
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Disney is bringing together an incredible, cross-genre roster of talent to celebrate America’s birthday. The spectacular performer lineup includes:
- The All-American Rejects
- Boyz II Men
- Brothers Osborne
- Clint Black
- Elizabeth Nichols
- Emily Ann Roberts (also serving as backstage correspondent)
- John Crist (also serving as man-on-the-street reporter)
- Lauren Daigle
- Little Big Town
- NE-YO
- Nick Jonas
- Reba McEntire
- Sublime
- Tim McGraw
It wouldn’t be a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks, and Disney is pulling out all the stops. The Nashville broadcast will feature one of the absolute largest fireworks and drone shows in the United States, set to a breathtaking live score performed by the GRAMMY® Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
But the magic doesn’t stop in Music City! Adding a beautiful touch of classic Disney enchantment to the broadcast, the special will also feature live coverage of the spectacular, patriotic-themed fireworks displays lighting up the night sky over at the Disneyland Resort in California.
This incredible concert is part of a massive, company-wide initiative titled “Disney Celebrates America,” which honors the historic 250th anniversary of the United States across all of Disney’s iconic brands and businesses.
The fun actually kicks off early! Beginning the evening of July 3 and running straight through July 4, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ESPN, and National Geographic are teaming up for an unprecedented 24-hour cross-platform broadcast event.
No matter how you like to watch, Disney has you covered. You can catch the 24-hour celebration and the Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash special live across an array of networks and streaming platforms, including:
- ABC & ABC Owned Television Stations/affiliates
- ABC News Live (streaming on Disney+ and Hulu)
- The ESPN App
- Freeform
- FX
- National Geographic
Make sure to mark your calendars, prep your favorite viewing snacks, and get ready to celebrate with Disney and the biggest names in music this Fourth of July!
Which artist are you most excited to see perform during the special?
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