How to Watch the First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards
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There’s no one as loyal as a country music fan. “Country music fans are extremely supportive,” Faith Hill has said. “Once they're with you, they're with you for life.” On Sept. 28 country music fans are getting a chance to show that loyalty to the world with the first ever People's Choice Country Awards.
Hosted by Little Big Town, this epic new awards ceremony is a giant love letter to country music and the industry. It’s also a unique take on the famous People’s Choice Awards. Aptly presented at the Grand Ole Opry, the event will be televised live on Sept. 28 on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET.
Get ready for stars and more stars to the tune of Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Wynonna Judd, Kelsea Ballerini, HARDY and other megawatt favorites. According to NBC, the stars will perform their biggest hits, deliver some terrific tributes and present some other cool country surprises.
Here’s what we know about the People's Choice Country Awards.
What are the People’s Choice Country Awards?
The People's Choice Country Awards is a new expansion of the People's Choice Awards.
A tribute and love letter to the country music industry. The ceremony will recognize the biggest and best country music has to offer and is chosen entirely by the fans across various categories. Several honorary awards will also be given out during the ceremony.
When are the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will take place live on Thursday, Sept. 28?
Where will the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards take place?
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will be at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
How can I watch the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will air on Thursday, September 28th at 8PM ET/PT on NBC and Peacock. The telecast will be two hours long.
Who will get the Country Icon Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
Music legend Toby Keith will be honored with the Country Icon Award at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards. Fellow Oklahoma native Blake Shelton will present a tribute to Keith.
Who will receive the Country Champion Award in 2023?
Wynonna Judd will receive the The Country Champion Award at 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards for her decades-long commitment to philanthropy and social advocacy.
Who will host the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
Little Big Town will host the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
Who are the performers at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
The performers at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will include Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd.
Will there be a red carpet pre-show for the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will have a Backstage Live: People’s Choice Country Awards show. The livestream will air on Peacock, PCA Twitter, NBC Twitter/Facebook/YouTube, TODAY All Day/Twitter, E! News Twitter/Facebook/YouTube/E! Online, Access Twitter/YouTube, and Circle social platforms. Look for red carpet arrivals, backstage chats and everything behind-the-scenes to fans at home.
What celebs are attending the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards?
Blake Shelton
Dan + Shay
Wynonna Judd
Carly Pearce
Kelsea Ballerini
Toby Keith
Little Big Town
Kane Brown
Jelly Roll
HARDY
Who are the top nominees for the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
Top nominees of the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards include Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Hardy, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson.
What are the categories for the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards?
The show will feature twelve categories: People’s Artist of 2023, Male Artist of 2023, Female Artist of 2023, Group/Duo of 2023, New Artist of 2023, Social Country Star of 2023, Song of 2023, Collaboration Song of 2023, Crossover Song of 2023, Album of 2023, Music Video of 2023, Concert Tour of 2023. See a complete list of nominees below:
People's Choice Country Awards nominees
The People's Artist of 2023
Blake Shelton
Kane Brown
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Old Dominion
Zach Bryan
The Male Artist of 2023
Bailey Zimmerman
Blake Shelton
HARDY
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Zach Bryan
The Female Artist of 2023
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Elle King
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert
The Group/Duo of 2023
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Lady A
Little Big Town
Maddie & Tae
Old Dominion
Parmalee
The War and Treaty
The New Artist of 2023
Bailey Zimmerman
Corey Kent
ERNEST
Megan Moroney
Ingrid Andress
Jelly Roll
Priscilla Block
Zach Bryan
The Social Country Star of 2023
Bailey Zimmerman
Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Shania Twain
The Song of 2023
"Fast Car" - Luke Combs (Songwriter: Tracy Chapman)
"Last Night" - Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak)
"Love You Anyway" - Luke Combs (Songwriters: Dan Isbell, Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher)
"Need A Favor" - Jelly Roll (Songwriters: Austin Nivarel, Jason DeFord/Jelly Roll, Joe Ragosta, Rob Ragosta)
"Tennessee Orange" - Megan Moroney (Songwriters: Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins)
"Thank God" - Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown (Songwriters: Christian Stalnecker, Jared Mullins, Jaxson Free, Josh Hoge, Kyle Fishman)
"Thinkin’ Bout Me" - Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak, Taylor Phillips)
"wait in the truck" - HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy, Renee Blair)
The Collaboration Song of 2023
1. "Beer With My Friends" - Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion (Songwriters: Bryan Simpson, David Lee Murphy, Shy Carter)
2. "Cowgirls" - Morgan Wallen feat. ERNEST (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, James Maddocks, Milan Modi, Rocky Block, Ryan Vojtesak)
3. "Red" - HARDY feat. Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Michael Hardy, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice)
4. "Save Me" - Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: David Ray Stevens, Jason DeFord/Jelly Roll)
5. "Thank God" - Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown (Songwriters: Christian Stalnecker, Jared Mullins, Jaxson Free, Josh Hoge, Kyle Fishman)
6. "wait in the truck" - HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy, Renee Blair)
7. "We Don't Fight Anymore" - Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton (Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Carly Pearce, Pete Good)
8. "You, Me, And Whiskey" - Justin Moore, Priscilla Block (Songwriters: Brock Berryhill, Jessi Alexander, Cole Taylor)
The Crossover Song of 2023
"Dawns" - Zach Bryan feat. Maggie Rogers (Songwriters: Maggie Rogers, Zachary Lane Bryan)
"Just Say I’m Sorry" - P!nk, Chris Stapleton (Songwriters: Alecia Moore, Chris Stapleton)
"Life Goes On" - Ed Sheeran feat. Luke Combs (Songwriter: Ed Sheeran)
"Seasons" - Bebe Rexha, Dolly Parton (Songwriters: Bebe Rexha, Ido Zmishlany, Sarah Solovay)
"Texas" - Jessie Murph feat. Maren Morris (Songwriters: Alex Niceforo, Amy Allen, Jessie Murph, Warren "Oak" Felder)
"That’s Not How This Works" - Charlie Puth feat. Dan + Shay (Songwriters: Jordan Reynolds, Charlie Puth, Dan Smyers)
"UNHEALTHY" - Anne-Marie feat. Shania Twain (Anne-Marie Nicholson, CASTLE, Connor McDonough, Riley McDonough)
"Wasted" - Diplo feat. Kodak Black & Koe Wetzel (Songwriters: Bill K. Kapri, Richard Cook Mears IV, Ropyr Wetzel, Thomas Wesley Pentz)
The Album of 2023
Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson
Different Man - Kane Brown
Gettin' Old - Luke Combs
One Thing At A Time - Morgan Wallen
Religiously. The Album. - Bailey Zimmerman
Rolling Up The Welcome Mat - Kelsea Ballerini
The Mockingbird & The Crow - HARDY
Whitsitt Chapel - Jelly Roll
The Music Video fo 2023
"In Your Love" - Tyler Childers
"Need a Favor" - Jelly Roll
"Tennessee Orange" - Megan Moroney
"Thank God" - Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown
"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen
"wait in the truck" - HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson
"Where We Started" - Thomas Rhett, Katy Perry
"You Proof" - Morgan Wallen
The Concert Tour of 2023
Blake Shelton: Back to the Honky Tonk Tour
Carrie Underwood: Denim & Rhinestones Tour
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show Tour
Kenny Chesney: I Go Back 2023 Tour
Luke Combs World Tour
Morgan Wallen: One Night At A Time World Tour
Shania Twain: Queen of Me Tour
Zach Bryan: The Burn, Burn, Burn Tour
