“CBS Evening News” Current Theme
In the late summer of 2022, the CBS Evening News adopted a new look to bring it more in line with other CBS properties. As part...
Evening News
News theme music from the CBS Evening News
“CBS Evening News” 2019 – 2022 Theme
When Norah O’Donnell took over as anchor of the CBS Evening News, the program debuted a new look and sound. The new theme is a remixed...
“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
This was the first orchestral theme for the CBS Evening News. Before this theme was adopted in 1987, CBS News had a policy, imposed by CBS...
“CBS Evening News” 2006 – 2011 Theme
For Katie Couric’s ascension to the anchor chair, the CBS Evening News was given a total makeover. Like NBC did earlier, they turned to a famous movie...
“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...