Miranda Lambert, the three-time Grammy Award-winner, is set to receive the prestigious Country Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. This award ceremony, in its second annual telecast, is a spin-off of the long-running People’s Choice Awards and recognizes the most popular artists in country music as voted by the fans. The event will be hosted by Shania Twain and will be broadcast live on Thursday, September 26, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Jen Neal, the Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment, praised Miranda Lambert's influential career spanning over two decades. Lambert's groundbreaking albums have consistently resonated with fans worldwide, showcasing her fierce individualism and innovation within the industry. The Country Icon Award is a fitting tribute to her remarkable contributions to country music.
In addition to the prestigious award, Miranda Lambert is also a nominee in two categories at the People’s Choice Country Awards: Best Female Artist of 2024 and Best Female Song of 2024 for her track 'The Wranglers.' Fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming studio album, 'Postcards from Texas,' scheduled for release on September 13. This album follows the success of her 2022 hit album, 'Palomino.'
Leading the nominations for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards are Zach Bryan and Beyoncé, with 19 and 17 nods respectively. They are closely followed by Kacey Musgraves with 15 nominations, Shaboozey with 12, and Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen with 11 each. Luke Combs rounds out the top nominees with 10 nods.
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