Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
The country superstar will be recognized for her outstanding two-decades-long career.
Miranda Lambert; Photo by James Macari
Miranda Lambert will be honored with the Country Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, NBC and the People’s Choice Country Awards announced today.
The Texas native will be celebrated for her over two-decade-long career, during which she has achieved seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 chart-topping radio singles, over 80 prestigious awards, and numerous sales certifications.
Toby Keith Received The Honor In 2023
Lambert follows Toby Keith as the recipient of the Country Icon Award after he was honored with the inaugural award last year.
“A tour de force in country music for more than 20 years, Miranda Lambert’s groundbreaking albums continue to capture the hearts of fans around the world,” Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment, shared in a statement. “We’re so excited to celebrate her career, fierce individualism and innovation in the industry with the Country Icon Award.”
A Career Full Of Milestones
Since breaking onto the country music scene with her major label debut single, “Me and Charlie Talking” in 2004, the three-time Grammy Award-winner has gone on to create an illustrious career as a singer, songwriter, restaurateur, businesswoman, and New York Times best-selling author.
She’s also a passionate advocate for shelter animals and founded the MuttNation Foundation to further her mission, raising nearly $10 million to date.
New Album Coming Soon
The most-awarded artist in ACM history and a TIME100 honoree, Lambert is preparing to release her ninth studio album, Postcards From Texas, on September 13. This project marks her first release via her new label home, Republic Records with support from Nashville’s Big Loud.
The album includes 14 tracks, including the fiery lead single, “Wranglers,” which continues to climb the charts at country radio, as well as the recently released tracks, “Dammit Randy,” “Alimony,” and “No Man’s Land.”
Lambert wrapped up a twice-extended run in Las Vegas earlier this year and continues to tour extensively. This fall, she will bring her live show to Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater in celebration of the 15th anniversary of her MuttNation Foundation. Taking place on October 5, this show will feature Lambert performing alongside several friends with proceeds going towards helping dogs find forever homes.
When Is The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards?
Miranda Lambert will receive the Country Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards on Thursday, September 26. Hosted by Shania Twain, the show will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT across NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Who Is Nominated?
Nominees for the fan-voted show were released on August 14, and Beyoncé, Zach Bryan, and Kacey Musgraves are among the most nominated artists.
Bryan tops the list with 19 nominations, Beyoncé trails with 17 total nominations, and Musgraves follows with 15. Other top nominees include Shaboozey (12), Morgan Wallen (11), Kane Brown (11), Luke Combs (10), Dasha (8), and Jelly Roll (8).
Miranda Lambert is up for The Female Artist of 2024 as well as The Female Song of 2024 for “Wranglers.” Voting is open and runs through Friday, Aug. 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans can vote online at www.votepcca.com. A limited number of show tickets and VIP packages are available now at Opry.com.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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