Looks like country is taking over in the last few days of 2008.  Here is what to watch this week;

Dec. 29
Taylor Swift hosts GAC’s Top 50 Videos of 2008 at 7 PM.

Dec. 30
George Jones is among those recognized at the 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors. The event is a CBS 2-hour prime-time special.

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31)
Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Other performers include the Jonas Brothers, Lionel Richie, Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Jesse McCartney, Ne-Yo, Pussycat Dolls, Solange and Robin Thicke.

Julianne Hough hits the stage at Underground Atlanta’s 20th Annual Peach Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Rissi Palmer co-hosts the event, set to be televised in Atlanta and syndicated nationally in over 40 markets, including Nashville (WZTV)…Chuck Wicks and LoCash Cowboys perform on Fox News Channel’s U-Party New Years Eve Special.

New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2009)
RFD-TV, home to Crook & Chase and more, has planned a special float for the 120th Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif. In the spirit of this year’s parade theme, “Hats Off to Entertainment,” RFD-TV’s float will pay tribute to Hee Haw. The float will use roses from the Nashville Music Garden which were created to honor Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Little Jimmy Dickens, Amy Grant, Minnie Pearl and the Grand Ole Opry®. The parade airs at 10 AM CST on RFD-TV, ABC, NBC, and more.