The lineup for the New York portion of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025” has been announced. Ryan Seacrest will host for his 20th year alongside co-host Rita Ora. The duo will lead the festivities from New York’s Times Square, with artists including Carrie Underwood, Megan Moroney and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Dayanara Torres returns as co-host in Puerto Rico. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. EST and stream next day on Hulu.
Carrie Underwood will perform a medley of some of her biggest hits in Times Square just before midnight. This year marks 20 years since her 2005 “American Idol” win. She will join Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as judge for the upcoming season.
Other performers include Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett.
