DARIUS RUCKER, ZAC BROWN BAND AMONG THOSE PERFORMING FOR CNN'S "THE FOURTH IN AMERICA"

DARIUS RUCKER, ZAC BROWN BAND AMONG THOSE PERFORMING FOR CNN’S “THE FOURTH IN AMERICA”

CNN will help celebrate the nation’s 247th birthday July 4th with a star-studded spectacle covering multiple cities and multiple musical genres.

Called “The Fourth In America,” the special kicks off at 7pm ET and runs until early in the morning of July 5th (1am ET). Hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell and Cari Champion, the program will feature fireworks displays from multiple cities across the country as well as music provided by superstars of various musical formats.

Country musicians Darius Rucker and the Zac Brown Band will be joined by Alanis MorrissetteThe All-American RejectsDemi LovatoDuran DuranFlo RidaLeon BridgesPost MaloneSheryl CrowSmash MouthThe Plain White T’s, and more. The special will also include an ensemble performance by The United States Air Force Band.

Coast-to-coast firework shows will take place in cities across the country throughout the evening, including Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Niagara Falls, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Diego, Seward, Alaska and Washington DC.

CNN’s “The Fourth in America” special will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under “TV Channels,” or CNNgo where available on Tuesday, July 4.

Source: CNN

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