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Several performers have pulled their performances from CBS’New Year’s Eve Live:Nashville’s Big Bashdue to COVID-19.
Zac Brown Band,Sam Hunt, andElle Kingall canceled their acts, Nashville’s Music CityannouncedFriday.
The venue added thatLady Awould be taking over on the main stage, and that other artists were “stepping up” to provide entertainment during the time slots for the canceled performances.
Hunt and King have not spoken out about their canceled sets. On Thursday, Zac Brown, 43, shared a statement announcing that he has tested positive for COVID for the second time and his namesake band will no longer participate in the Dec. 31 event.
“Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” Browntweeted. “While we were very excited to join the incredible lineup of artists and millions of amazing fans tuning in to watch, our Number One priority is the safety and well-being of our fans, band, crew, and venue staff.”
“We’re looking forward to great things ahead and seeing you all on our tour next year,” he added. “We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2022!”
The news comes after the singer canceled four dates from his band’s ‘The Comeback Tour’ aftertesting positive for COVID in September.
For Friday’sNew Year’s Eve Live,Dierks BentleyandDan + Shayare still scheduled to co-headline and take the main stage in Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
CBS’New Year’s Eve Livebroadcast kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. It will cross multiple time zones, with the traditional countdown at midnight ET and the renowned Nashville music note drop and fireworks at midnight CT.
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