Where to See Country Stars This Thanksgiving on TV
Country Music Celebrates Thanksgiving: View the star-studded lineup
Written by Amanda Tempel
Thanksgiving 2025 will be full of turkey, touchdowns, and a feast for country music fans! This year, some of your favorite stars are bringing their talents to the small screen, offering memorable performances during America’s favorite holiday traditions.
Thanksgiving Parades
Start your day with the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a family favorite that kicks off the holiday season. This year’s parade boasts an exciting lineup of performances, including Lainey Wilson, Mickey Guyton, Drew Baldridge, Colbie Caillat, and Jewel. Tune in to catch their live performances alongside the parade’s legendary floats and balloons. You can watch the parade on NBC and Peacock beginning at 8:30 am in all time zones. And if you miss it, don’t worry! An encore telecast starts at 2:00 pm ET.
CNN will return with the second annual “Thanksgiving in America” special broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, providing a front-row seat to the biggest parades across the country from 8 am to 12 pm ET live on CNN. Brad Paisley will deliver a special performance on the show.
Halftime Entertainment: Cowboys vs. Chiefs with Post Malone
Later in the day, recent CMA Award winner Post Malone, will light up the halftime stage during the Dallas Cowboys’ matchup, airing at 4:30 PM ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. His performance is part of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show, an annual tradition now in its 29th year.
"I'm from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years," said Post Malone. "It's a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people."
Late-Night Highlights
Catch another Brad Paisley performance as he takes the stage on an all-new episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC. Over on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, you’ll have the chance to see a repeat of Stephen Wilson Jr.’s buzzworthy debut.
Cheers to country music…and of course all that delicious food!
Thanksgiving Day 2025 is a treat for country music fans, with performances from stars like Brad Paisley and Lainey Wilson lighting up holiday traditions.