Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band and Toby Keith Added to ‘American Country New Year’s Eve Live’

FOX is going a little bit country for its annual New Year’s Eve festivities! FOX cameras will capture every exciting moment LIVE from the Las Vegas strip and the heart of New York City as the world-famous New Year’s Eve Ball makes its descent into Times Square on “American Country New Year’s Eve Live.”

Multi-talented comedian and actor Rodney Carrington will stay up late to host the biggest celebration of the year. Carrington, and co-hosts Rick Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell of “Pawn Stars,” will help count down to 2012 during the ultimate year-end party featuring some of country’s biggest and brightest musical stars.

Ring in the New Year with musical performances by Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band, Toby Keith and previously announced performers Lauren Alaina, Rodney Atkins as they take the stage to perform their latest hits.

“American Country New Year’s Eve Live” will air Saturday, Dec. 31 (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET live; CT/MT/PT tape-delayed).