Fourth of July

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Fourth of July

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ABC Airs Nashville Concert for America's 250th Birthday

Jul 5, 2026

ABC News broadcast Ryan Seacrest hosting the live 'Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash' from downtown Nashville on July 4. Segments featured performances by Brothers Osborne, All-American Rejects, Lauren Daigle, Little Big Town, Boyz II Men, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Ne-Yo, Nick Jonas and others, plus backstage interviews, man-on-the-street segments, military tributes, and a massive fireworks and drone finale scored by the Nashville Symphony. The two-plus-hour special mixed live music across genres with patriotic commentary, crowd shots estimating hundreds of thousands in attendance, sponsor mentions, and cross-promotion for other ABC/Disney America 250 programming. Sourcing was entirely on-site talent, hosts, and event visuals.

Source: ABC News

NBC reports Trump vows July Fourth speech, fireworks proceed after storm delay

Jul 4, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's social media announcement that his 11 p.m. ET speech on the National Mall and the subsequent fireworks display would proceed despite thunderstorms. It describes evacuations from the Mall to shelter points, crowds from across the country waiting in heat, and growing excitement once the event resumed after the storm passed. Reporters note the magnetometers reopening and attendee interviews expressing prior disappointment turning to anticipation. NBC News used live on-site reporting outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture, anonymous crowd quotes, and direct reference to Trump's post. No named experts or graphics are mentioned in the clip; the throughline is the weather-related delay and Trump's commitment to hold the Salute to America event marking the nation's 250th anniversary.

Source: NBC News