UPDATE: Country music legend Toby Keith will get the Country Icon Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards with a genuine homage by fellow Oklahoman Blake Shelton, NBC and Peacock revealed July18 The vocalist will be acknowledged for his decades-long profession as a cutting-edge artist, humanitarian and business owner.
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The People’s Choice Awards is broadening.
On March 9, NBC revealed the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards is set to air live from the world-famous Grand Ole Opry phase in Nashville onSept 28, 2023 throughout NBC and Peacock.
The two-hour event will “lean into the rich connection between country music and the Opry through chart-topping musical performances, genre-bending collaborations, legendary tributes and surprise moments,” NBC exposed.
With the People’s Choice Awards being the only completely fan-voted award program, c and w enthusiasts and popular culture enthusiasts will select all the winners throughout numerous classifications through online ballot. Several honorary awards will likewise be bestowed throughout the telecast.
“We’re excited to partner with the Grand Ole Opry to bring the year’s biggest celebration in country music to Nashville,” stated Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Live Events, NBCUniversal Television & &Streaming “Country fans are passionate about their music and there’s no better place to host this event than from country music’s biggest stage.”
