watching that night? >> i think over 40,000 shells are going to be launched during the festivities. >> wow. >> on fourth of july. so it's truly spectacular show to be there in person obviously and 3 million new yorkers will join us there on the banks of the hudson river, but it's equally impressive on television, and there's a whole soundtrack synchronized to the show, so it's just an amazing show and i'm honored to obviously be the host and to be a part of it. >> i know you're used to loud music and loud noises, there's a lot of noise during that entire celebration. how 'd you get involved in this whole thing, by the way? >> well, i'm hosting the singoff on nbc as well, so i think it was just a logical transition for me to step over and be the fireworks host this year. i've performed a few years back and having lived in new york went down numerous times to watch the show. about you this year as the host i'm hoping to have the best seat in the house right there on the front row.