Dasha Reacts To ‘Insane’ People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations
The emerging artist was kicking off her global headline tour in Stockholm, SE when she got the news.
Dasha; Photo by Andrew Wendowski
Dasha has experienced a drastic shift since her song “Austin” became a viral sensation. This addicting hit single has brought her worldwide recognition and incredible opportunities to advance her career, and this week, she has even more to celebrate as she is up for five awards for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.
Nominations were announced Wednesday, August 14, revealing that the pop-country star has racked up recognition in the category of New Artist of 2024 as well as Song Of 2024 Female Song of 2024, New Artist Song of 2024 and Music Video of 2024, all with “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”
Dasha was kicking off her extensive global headline tour, Dashville, U.S.A, in Stockholm, SE when she learned the milestone news. However, being busy abroad didn’t stop her from taking a moment to reflect on the incredible achievement she has just added to her résumé.
“I played my first sold-out headlining show of my tour last night and then woke up to nominations for five awards the People’s Choice Country Awards. This is insane,” she told Country Now exclusively.
The California native also shared her congrats to the other nominees and revealed her excitement to make her way back to the Grand Ole Opry on September 26 for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.”
Hosted by global icon Shania Twain, the star-studded event will air live Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across NBC and Peacock. Viewers will have the chance to see some of the biggest and best country music gathering together to recognize each other’s success as the 18 entirely fan-voted awards are presented throughout the night.
This year’s categories have expanded to include “Female Song,” “Male Song,” “Group / Duo Song,” “Cover Song,” “New Artist Song” and “Storyteller Song.”
View the complete list of 2024 nominees here.
Voting for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards is open now through Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans can cast their votes online atwww.votepcca.com. On Turbo Tuesday, Aug. 20 (from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET), votes will be doubled, allowing for up to two votes per day, per category.
This news follows the release of Dasha’s irresistible new song, “Didn’t I,” which finds her illustrating the toxic cycle of a woman who is stuck in a confusing and toxic relationship. While she attempts to call things off, she always ends up going back to her ex. Dasha served as a co-writer on this sure-to-be hit alongside Ben Johnson and Emily Weisband.
“’Didn’t I’ is so nostalgic, there’s something about my past that intrigues me, including the men. In the writer’s room, I was referring to a time months and months ago when I was backsliding into the guy that ‘Austin’ is about. It’s admitting like, ‘oops here I am again, my bad’ but I love how we made it lighthearted and fun,” says Dasha.”
She will continue her mostly sold-out run next week with stops in the UK and the Netherlands before returning to the states.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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