ABC is set to broadcast "Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" on Saturday, July 4, offering viewers a live, coast-to-coast celebration of Independence Day. The three-hour special, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET.
The event originates from downtown Nashville and promises a lineup of performances spanning country, pop, rock, R&B, and Christian music. Scheduled to perform are Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Nick Jonas, Boyz II Men, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, NE-YO, Lauren Daigle, The All-American Rejects, Sublime, Clint Black, and Elizabeth Nichols. Country singer Emily Ann Roberts will serve as backstage correspondent, and comedian John Crist will provide on-the-ground segments.
Viewers can watch the special live on ABC. It will also be simulcast across several Disney-owned platforms, including ABC News Live, Freeform, FX, National Geographic, and the ESPN App. Streaming options include Disney+ and Hulu via ABC News Live. For those without cable, the broadcast can be accessed through streaming services that carry local ABC affiliates, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV.
In addition to the musical performances, the special will feature a large synchronized fireworks and drone show, accompanied by a live performance from the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony. Fireworks from Disneyland Resort will also be highlighted, extending the celebration across the country. The event is the culmination of Disney's daylong "Disney Celebrates America" programming.
"Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" is positioned as a festive conclusion to Independence Day festivities, showcasing major artists and a significant fireworks display.