“CBS Evening News” Current Theme
In the late summer of 2022, the CBS Evening News unveiled a new look to better align with other CBS properties. As part of this refresh, a reimagined...
Evening News
News theme music from the CBS Evening News
“CBS Evening News” 2019 – 2022 Theme
When Norah O’Donnell became anchor of the CBS Evening News, the program introduced a fresh look and sound. The new theme was a remixed version of the...
“CBS Evening News” 2016 – 2019 Theme
Originally composed for CBS’ election coverage, this theme was adopted as the theme for the CBS Evening News in May of 2016. CBS wanted an iconic score,...
“CBS Evening News” 1987 – 1991, 2011 – 2016 Theme
The 1987 theme for CBS Evening News marked the first time the program used an orchestral composition. Prior to this, CBS News adhered to a policy, imposed by...
“CBS Evening News” 2006 – 2011 Theme
For Katie Couric’s transition to the anchor chair, the CBS Evening News underwent a complete makeover. Following in NBC’s footsteps, CBS turned to a renowned film score composer...
“CBS Evening News” 1991 – 2006 Theme
This theme started being used by the CBS Evening News in 1991 and lasted until September 2006. The theme is most closely associated with the Dan...
“CBS Evening News” 1982 – 1987 Bumper
Because there was a regulation at CBS that music could not be used for the Evening News, they used a teletype-like sound for bumpers and long...