| 2023 People's Choice Country Awards | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date | September 28, 2023 |
| Location | Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Hosted by | Little Big Town |
| Most awards | Jelly Roll (4) |
| Most nominations | Morgan Wallen (11) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NBC, Peacock |
| Viewership | 4.3 million[1] |
The 2023 People's Choice Country Awards, the inaugural ceremony, was held on September 28, 2023 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It was hosted by country music group Little Big Town.[2] The ceremony was broadcast live on NBC and was made available to stream on Peacock.[3][4]
The ceremony will return to NBC and Peacock at the Grand Ole Opry on September 26, 2024 for the second edition of the awards.[5]
Background and development
On March 9, 2023, NBCUniversal announced that they would be premiering a spin-off of the long-running People's Choice Awards, honoring country music's most popular artists, with the winners chosen entirely by the fans, though several honorary awards would also be awarded.[6][7]
On July 18, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, Toby Keith, would receive the inaugural Country Icon Award, the award was presented to him by fellow Oklahoman, Blake Shelton.[8] The nominations were announced on August 16, 2023 with Morgan Wallen leading with eleven, followed by Luke Combs with eight. Lainey Wilson was the most nominated female artist with seven nods.[9] Wynonna Judd, was honored with the Country Champion Award.[10] Toby Keith received the Country Icon Award.[11]On September 8, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, Wynonna Judd, would receive the inaugural Country Champion Award, the award celebrated her decades-long career and efforts around philanthropy and activism.[12]
During the ceremony there were live performances by Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Wynonna.[13][14] While receiving his Icon Award honor, Toby Keith performed for the first time since the end of his cancer treatment.[15][16] This was also one of Keith's last public appearancesand before his death on February 5, 2024.[17]
Winners and nominees
All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.[18][19]
Special Awards
| Country Icon Award | Country Champion Award |
|---|---|
| Nominations | Artist |
|---|---|
| 11 | Morgan Wallen |
| 8 | Luke Combs |
| 7 | Lainey Wilson |
| 6 | Kane Brown |
| HARDY | |
| Jelly Roll | |
| 5 | Zach Bryan |
| 4 | Blake Shelton |
| Kelsea Ballerini | |
| Bailey Zimmerman | |
| Megan Moroney | |
| 3 | Carrie Underwood |
| Shania Twain | |
| Chris Stapleton | |
| Old Dominion | |
| 2 | Dolly Parton |
| Kenny Chesney | |
| Dan + Shay | |
| Priscilla Block |
References
- ^ Seitz, Loree (October 4, 2023). "People's Choice Country Awards Viewership Grows to 4.3 Million". TheWrap. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Campione, Katie (July 30, 2023). "Little Big Town To Host Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 9, 2023). "People's Choice Adds Country Music Awards Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Willman, Chris (March 9, 2023). "NBC, 'People's Choice Awards' Create Separate Country Music Show". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "The People's Choice Country Awards Will Return in 2024! What to Know". NBC Insider Official Site. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Grein, Paul (March 9, 2023). "First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Coming to NBC & Peacock This Year". Billabard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "What to Know About the People's Choice Country Awards". NBC. March 13, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana; Barilla, Chris (September 28, 2023). "Toby Keith Accepts 2023 PCCA Country Music Icon Award and Jokes 'Thought You'd Never See Me in Skinny Jeans'". People. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Konicki, Lisa (September 29, 2023). "The Inaugural People's Choice Country Award Winners—Full List". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Wynonna Judd Gives the Realest of Acceptance Speeches at People's Choice Country Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (July 18, 2023). "Toby Keith to Receive Country Icon Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Grein, Paul (September 8, 2023). "Wynonna Judd to Receive Country Champion Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Leyva, Diana (September 28, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: Who's performing?". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (September 29, 2023). "The People's Choice Country Awards Sees Big Night For Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Watch Toby Keith's First TV Performance Since His Cancer Treatment". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania; Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Toby Keith Offers Health Update at People's Choice Country Awards After Cancer Diagnosis: 'You Just Have to Dig In'". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Matthew (February 6, 2024). "Watch Toby Keith's "Truly Unforgettable" Performance of "Don't Let the Old Man In" at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards Winners". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: The Complete Winners List". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.