Technical Issues Disrupt ‘Nashville’s Big Bash’ Live Broadcast
CBS experienced a major technical issue during the live broadcast of “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.” The disruption occurred on Wednesday night, interrupting the show for approximately 12 minutes. Viewers expecting a night of country music were left confused as the network abruptly switched to an episode of “Matlock” during the commercial break.
Details of the Broadcast Disruption
The interruption happened about 50 minutes into the five-and-a-half-hour special. At approximately 8:50 p.m. PT, singer-actor Lainey Wilson was performing when the broadcast unexpectedly ended. A voice announced “technical difficulties,” followed by a sequence of commercials.
When the broadcast resumed, hosts Bert Kreischer and country singer Hardy apologized for the interruption. They were then followed by singer Gretchen Wilson, who took the stage to continue the festivities.
Event Location and Features
The event took place at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville. This year’s telecast featured numerous country music stars, including:
- Jason Aldean
- Bailey Zimmerman
- CeCe Winans
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers
- Dierks Bentley
- Brooks & Dunn
- Rascal Flatts
- Riley Green
- Marcus King
- Megan Moroney
- Zach Top
- Keith Urban
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
Production Team
“Nashville’s Big Bash” was executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington. The event was conducted in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
CBS’s technical difficulties highlighted the unpredictable nature of live broadcasts, even when featuring highly anticipated performances. Viewers look forward to future events being executed without similar interruptions.
