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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evehas been a must-watch each New Year's Eve over the last five decades.
Beginning in 1972, the special was launched on NBC before later moving to ABC in 1974 and has been there since. Over the years,Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evehas grown in popularity with generational talents such asLinda Ronstadt,Will Smith,Mariah Carey,Taylor Swift, theJonas Brothersand more, taking the stage.
While Clark helmed the show from 1972 to 2004, Ryan Seacrest officially took over as the main host in 2005 after Clark suffered a stroke the year prior. The broadcast was later modified toDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evewith Ryan Seacrest.
As stars such asDiana Ross,Ciara,Little Big Town,Maren MorrisandLe Sserafimand more, prepare to rock the stage and send us into 2026 tonight, look back atNYREshows from years past.
Ladies' Man
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Al Green brought his silky vocals to the inaugural show back in 1972.
Raw Talent
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The following year, Linda Ronstadt was one of the musical guests.
Trailblazer
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Dick Clark was ready to get the festivities going as he donned a party hat for the 1974 show.
Sister, Sister
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Sisters Naomi and Wynonna Judd brought the house down as they ushered in 1986.
Party People
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John Stamos, Heather Locklear and their oh-so-'80s hair were ready to ring in 1988.
Hello, 1992
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A young Shannen Doherty and Stephen Baldwin made an appearance during the 1991 to 1992 broadcast.
Fresh Prince
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Will Smith took the mic and rocked the house for the 1991 into 1992 broadcast.
Dynamic Trio
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Dick Clark posed with Margaret Cho and Steve Harvey, who co-hosted with him in 1994.
TV Stars
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Clark was joined by D.L. Hughley and Elise Neal, who co-hosted the show in 1996. At the time, the pair were playing husband and wife in the widely popularThe Hughleys.
Host with the Most
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In 2004, a spiffy Regis Philbin filled in as host for Dick Clark.
Passing the Torch
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Dick Clark appeared with Ryan Seacrest back in 2008. His last official appearance would come in 2011, as he ushered in 2012 with the formerAmerican Idolhost. He died the following April.
Showing Love
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Clark got a big hug from Mariah Carey during the 2006 show.
Songbird
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Christina Aguilera was in high spirits while performing with a dancer in 2006.
'Pon De Replay'
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And an up-and-coming Rihanna also hit the stage at the Nokia Theatre that year.
Burnin' It Up
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The Jonas Brothers turned it up on the stage for the 2008 show.
In Her Party Era
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Also present to ring in 2009, Taylor Swift took to the stage during the brisk New York winter.
Girl Power
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The Pussycat Dolls were at the height of their powers when they performed during the 2008 broadcast.
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