Morgan Wallen; Lainey Wilson; Kane Brown.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; David Becker/Getty
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty; David Becker/Getty
The inauguralPeople’s Choice Country Awardsare here!
The all-new, fan-voted award show — which is an off-shoot of thePeople’s Choice Awardsand celebrates the biggest stars and most exciting rising names in country music — kicks off on Thursday.
The ceremony will air live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville with the bandLittle Big Townhosting the event.
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This year’sPCCAswill honor several solo artists and groups across country music for their accomplishments, present coveted awards to two country music legends and see performances from a star-studded lineup of talent, including several nominees.
Keep reading for everything to know about the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards.
Luke Combs; Kelsea Ballerini; Zach Bryan.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty
Who is nominated at the 2023 PCCAs?
A handful of country music superstars are among this year’s nominees across the People’s Choice Country Awards 12 categories, which includes song, album, music video, collaboration, crossover song, tour, male solo artist, female solo artist, group/duo, social country star, new artist and people’s artist of 2023.
Morgan Wallenis the most-nominated artist with 11 nods.Luke Combsfollows him with nine nominations, whileJelly Rollhas eight,Lainey Wilsonhas seven,HARDY,Kane BrownandZach Bryanall have six and andMegan Moroneyhas five.
Brown, Bryan, Combs, Wallen and Wilson, as well asKelsea Ballerini,Old DominionandBlake Shelton, are all up for the top prize of the people’s artist of 2023.
Also among this year’s nominees are stars likeCarrie Underwood,Dan + Shay,Dolly Parton,Miranda Lambert,Shania Twainand more.
See the full list of nomineeshere.
Who is performing at the 2023 PCCAs?
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Who will be honored at the 2023 PCCAs?
The People’s Choice Country Awards will present two coveted awards: the people’s icon award and the country champion award.
Wynonna Judd will also receive the first-ever country champion award, which celebrates how she’s dedicated her platform to philanthropy and social advocacy throughout her career. The former member of The Judds, 59, has previously advocated forprison reform, among other causes.
Brothers Osbornewill present her with the trophy. The singer-songwriterpreviously awardedthe duo vocal duo of the year — an award she won with her late mother Naomi Judd — at the 2022 CMAs.
Tryon shared a statement in a press release when Judd was announced as the country champion award recipient: “Wynonna is one of the most recognized and lauded performers in country music. Not only is she incredibly talented, her selflessness and passion for putting the needs of others in the spotlight is unmatched.”
Who is presenting at the 2023 PCCAs?
Who is hosting the 2023 PCCAs?
Little Big Town, who is nominated for best group/duo of 2023 and among the performers, will be pulling hosting duty at the inaugural award show.
Last year, the long-running four-piece band released their10th studio albumMr. Sun, which reached the top 10 of theBillboard Top Country Albumschart.
How to watch the 2023 PCCAs:
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards will air live from Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.
Prior to the ceremony, the PCCAs will first kick off with a pre-show featuring red carpet arrivals, exclusive interviews and more. TitledBackstage Live: People’s Choice Country Awards, the official red carpet live stream will air on Peacock and social platforms such as PCA Twitter, NBC Twitter/Facebook/YouTube, TODAY All Day/Twitter, E! News Twitter/Facebook/YouTube/E! Online, Access Twitter/YouTube, and Circle.
source: people.com
