The 2023 People’s Choice Country Award for Social Star went to Blake Shelton! The Grand Ole Opry member was obviously stunned as he accepted the trophy from Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. “I moved to Nashville in 1994, and man, I had a lot of dreams. This was not one of them,” Shelton joked from stage. “I don’t even know…
The 2023 People’s Choice Country Award for Collaboration Song went to Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, for their “Save Me” duet. Jelly Roll wasn’t in attendance, but Wilson, who already won the trophy for Female Artist of the Year, accepted the award on his behalf. “Man, I wish he was here. I really wish he was here,” Wilson said. “I have…
Toby Keith was all smiles as he received the People’s Country Icon Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. It was Blake Shelton, who opened for Keith when Shelton was just getting his own career started, who presented Keith with the trophy. “I bet you never thought you’d see me in skinny jeans,” Keith quipped from stage, referring…
Dan + Shay have another trophy to add to their collection. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, won the People’s Choice Country Award for The Group/Duo of 2023, beating out Brothers Osborne, Lady A, Little Big Town, Maddie & Tae, Old Dominion, Parmalee and The War and Treaty to take home the trophy. “I always…
The first winner for the People’s Choice Country Awards has been revealed! The inaugural trophy of the night, presented by Lady A, for Female Artist of 2023 went to to Lainey Wilson. “My heart is about to beat out of my chest, and I know a lot of it has to do with this award, but a lot of…
Lainey Wilson has taken the country music world by storm, but she is far from a rags-to-riches story. The Louisiana native recalls a time not that long ago, when she was completely broke, even though she already had a publishing deal, and had signed a record deal with her current label, Broken Bow Records. “Everybody thinks when you sign…
Country music has a lot of songs about drinking and partying, but for numerous artists, they might sing about alcohol, but they choose not to imbibe. We found 14 country music artists who, due to former addictions, health issues or just personal beliefs, are completely sober. 1. Tim McGraw Tim McGraw gave up drinking thanks in large part to…
Dustin Lynch has a lot going for him, including successful tours, hit singles, and his sixth studio album, Killed the Cowboy, out on September 29. But one thing he doesn’t have in his life — and one thing he still wants to find — is lasting love. “I’m single right now,” the 38-year-old tells People. “What I’ve learned is…
For Luke Bryan, one of the biggest career-defining songs for him was “Drink a Beer.” The song, a multi-platinum, No. 1 hit for him, was written by Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers, and included on Bryan’s 2013 Crash My Party project. Bryan, who had already had hits like “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” “Rain Is A Good Thing,”…
The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards air tonight, and now we know who will be presenting the trophies! Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, and Scotty McCreery have been announced as presenters, along with Brothers Osborne, Lady A, Chris Young, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Jessie James Decker, Mickey Guyton, The Way And Treaty, and more. Brothers Osborne will present the People’s…
