Allison Hagendorf is an American music journalist and television personality, known for hosting the New Year's Eve broadcast from Times Square from 2012 to 2019.

After graduating from college, Allison Hagendorf gave some thought to pursuing a career in medicine; however, her passion for music ultimately prevailed.

She has hosted The CW's music-competition show The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep, alongside celebrity judges Gloria Estefan, Joe Jonas, Nelly, and John Rich.

[9][10] Starting in 2012, Allison became the Official Host of Times Square New Year's Eve for over one million revelers and over one billion global livestream viewers.

[19] In 2023, she launched 'The Allison Hagendorf Show'[6] a weekly video-first show featuring interviews with some of the most iconic musicians, actors, and personalities including Ringo Starr, DPR Ian, Keanu Reeves, Mötley Crüe, Lainey Wilson, Willow Smith, Sheryl Crow, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, G-Eazy, JAX, Paul Stanley, Tom Morello, Maynard James Keenan, Billy Corgan, Richie Sambora, Jimmy Jam, Corey Taylor, Duran Duran, Kelly Osbourne, Nandi Bushell, Paris Jackson, The Warning & Yungblud.