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2023 People's Choice Country Awards
2023 People's Choice Country Awards
Date	September 28, 2023
Location	Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee
Hosted by	Little Big Town
Most awards	Jelly Roll (4)
Most nominations	Morgan Wallen (11)
Television/radio coverage
Network	NBC, Peacock
Viewership	3.9 million

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Toby Keith, who received the inaugural *Country Icon* award.

The 2023 People's Choice Country Awards, the inaugural ceremony, was held on September 28, 2023 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It was hosted by country music group Little Big Town.^[2] The ceremony was broadcast live on NBC and was made available to stream on Peacock.^[3]^[4]

The People's Choice Country Awards recognize "the biggest and best that country music has to offer" chosen entirely by the fans across various categories. Several honorary awards will also be bestowed during the awards ceremony.^[5]

Background and development

On March 9, 2023, NBCUniversal announced that they would be premiering a spin-off of the long-running People's Choice Awards, honoring country music's most popular artists, with the winners chosen entirely by the fans, though several honorary awards would also be awarded.^[6]^[7]

On July 18, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, Toby Keith, would receive the inaugural Country Icon Award, the award was presented to him by fellow Oklahoman, Blake Shelton.^[8] The nominations were announced on August 16, 2023 with Morgan Wallen leading with eleven, followed by Luke Combs with eight. Lainey Wilson was the most nominated female artist with seven nods.^[9] Wynonna Judd, was honored with the Country Champion Award.^[10] Toby Keith received the Country Icon Award.^[11] On September 8, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, Wynonna Judd, would receive the inaugural Country Champion Award, the award celebrated her decades-long career and efforts around philanthropy and activism.^[12]

During the ceremony there were live performances by Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Wynonna.^[13]^[14] While receiving his Icon Award honor, Toby Keith performed for the first time since the end of his cancer treatment.^[15]^[16] This was also one of Keith's last public appearances and before his death on February 5, 2024.^[17]

Winners and nominees

All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in bold.^[18]^[19]

The People’s Artist of 2023	The Female Artist of 2023
Morgan Wallen Blake Shelton Kane Brown Kelsea Ballerini Lainey Wilson Luke Combs Old Dominion Zach Bryan	Lainey Wilson Ashley McBryde Carly Pearce Carrie Underwood Elle King Kelsea Ballerini Megan Moroney Miranda Lambert
The Male Artist of 2023	The Group/Duo of 2023
Jelly Roll Bailey Zimmerman Blake Shelton HARDY Kane Brown Luke Combs Morgan Wallen Zach Bryan	Dan + Shay Brothers Osborne Lady A Little Big Town Maddie & Tae Old Dominion Parmalee The War and Treaty
The New Artist of 2023	The Album of 2023
Jelly Roll Bailey Zimmerman Corey Kent ERNEST Ingrid Andress Megan Moroney Priscilla Block Zach Bryan	One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson Different Man – Kane Brown Gettin' Old – Luke Combs Religiously. The Album. – Bailey Zimmerman Rolling Up the Welcome Mat – Kelsea Ballerini the mockingbird & THE CROW – HARDY Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll
The Song of 2023	The Collaboration Song of 2023
"Need a Favor" – Jelly Roll "Fast Car" – Luke Combs "Last Night" – Morgan Wallen "Love You Anyway" – Luke Combs "Tennessee Orange" – Megan Moroney "Thank God" – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown "Thinkin' Bout Me" – Morgan Wallen "wait in the truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson)	"Save Me" – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson) "Beer With My Friends" – Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion "Cowgirls" – Morgan Wallen (feat. ERNEST) "red" – HARDY (feat. Morgan Wallen) "Thank God" – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown "wait in the truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) "We Don't Fight Anymore" – Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton "You, Me, and Whiskey" – Justin Moore and Priscilla Block
The Crossover Song of 2023	The Music Video of 2023
"Just Say I'm Sorry" – P!nk and Chris Stapleton "Dawns" – Zach Bryan (feat. Maggie Rogers) "Life Goes On" – Ed Sheeran (feat. Luke Combs) "Seasons" – Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton "Texas" – Jessie Murph (feat. Maren Morris) "That's Not How This Works" – Charlie Puth (feat. Dan + Shay) "UNHEALTHY" – Anne-Marie (feat. Shania Twain) "Wasted" – Diplo (feat. Kodak Black and Koe Wetzel)	"Wait in the Truck" – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) "In Your Love" – Tyler Childers "Need a Favor" – Jelly Roll "Tennessee Orange" – Megan Moroney "Thank God" – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown "Thought You Should Know" – Morgan Wallen "Where We Started" – Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry "You Proof" – Morgan Wallen
The Concert Tour of 2023	The Social Country Star of 2023
Morgan Wallen, One Night at a Time World Tour Blake Shelton, Back to the Honky Tonk Tour Carrie Underwood, Denim & Rhinestones Tour Chris Stapleton, All-American Road Show Tour Kenny Chesney, I Go Back 2023 Tour Luke Combs, World Tour Shania Twain, Queen of Me Tour Zach Bryan, The Burn, Burn, Burn Tour	Blake Shelton Bailey Zimmerman Carrie Underwood Dolly Parton Kelsea Ballerini Luke Combs Morgan Wallen Shania Twain

Special Awards

Country Icon Award	Country Champion Award
Toby Keith	Wynonna Judd

Nominations and Wins

Artists with multiple nominations
Nominations	Artist
11	Morgan Wallen
8	Luke Combs
7	Lainey Wilson
6	Kane Brown
	HARDY
	Jelly Roll
5	Zach Bryan
4	Kelsea Ballerini
	Megan Moroney
	Blake Shelton
	Bailey Zimmerman
3	Old Dominion
	Chris Stapleton
	Shania Twain
	Carrie Underwood
2	Priscilla Block
	Kenny Chesney
	Dan + Shay
	Dolly Parton

Artists with multiple wins
Wins	Artist
4	Jelly Roll
3	Morgan Wallen
	Lainey Wilson

References

^ Seitz, Loree (October 4, 2023). "People's Choice Country Awards Viewership Grows to 4.3 Million". TheWrap. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Campione, Katie (July 30, 2023). "Little Big Town To Host Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Porter, Rick (March 9, 2023). "People's Choice Adds Country Music Awards Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Willman, Chris (March 9, 2023). "NBC, 'People's Choice Awards' Create Separate Country Music Show". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ "People's Choice Country Awards - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
^ Grein, Paul (March 9, 2023). "First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Coming to NBC & Peacock This Year". Billabard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ "What to Know About the People's Choice Country Awards". NBC. March 13, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Kaplan, Ilana; Barilla, Chris (September 28, 2023). "Toby Keith Accepts 2023 PCCA Country Music Icon Award and Jokes 'Thought You'd Never See Me in Skinny Jeans'". People. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Konicki, Lisa (September 29, 2023). "The Inaugural People's Choice Country Award Winners—Full List". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Wynonna Judd Gives the Realest of Acceptance Speeches at People's Choice Country Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Newman, Melinda (July 18, 2023). "Toby Keith to Receive Country Icon Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Grein, Paul (September 8, 2023). "Wynonna Judd to Receive Country Champion Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Leyva, Diana (September 28, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: Who's performing?". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Haring, Bruce (September 29, 2023). "The People's Choice Country Awards Sees Big Night For Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Watch Toby Keith's First TV Performance Since His Cancer Treatment". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Aniftos, Rania; Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Toby Keith Offers Health Update at People's Choice Country Awards After Cancer Diagnosis: 'You Just Have to Dig In'". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Wilson, Matthew (February 6, 2024). "Watch Toby Keith's "Truly Unforgettable" Performance of "Don't Let the Old Man In" at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards Winners". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
^ Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: The Complete Winners List". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[1] Seitz, Loree (October 4, 2023). "People's Choice Country Awards Viewership Grows to 4.3 Million". TheWrap. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[:0-2] Campione, Katie (July 30, 2023). "Little Big Town To Host Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[3] Porter, Rick (March 9, 2023). "People's Choice Adds Country Music Awards Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[4] Willman, Chris (March 9, 2023). "NBC, 'People's Choice Awards' Create Separate Country Music Show". Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[5] "People's Choice Country Awards - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[6] Grein, Paul (March 9, 2023). "First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Coming to NBC & Peacock This Year". Billabard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[7] "What to Know About the People's Choice Country Awards". NBC. March 13, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[8] Kaplan, Ilana; Barilla, Chris (September 28, 2023). "Toby Keith Accepts 2023 PCCA Country Music Icon Award and Jokes 'Thought You'd Never See Me in Skinny Jeans'". People. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[9] Konicki, Lisa (September 29, 2023). "The Inaugural People's Choice Country Award Winners—Full List". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[10] Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Wynonna Judd Gives the Realest of Acceptance Speeches at People's Choice Country Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[11] Newman, Melinda (July 18, 2023). "Toby Keith to Receive Country Icon Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[12] Grein, Paul (September 8, 2023). "Wynonna Judd to Receive Country Champion Award at Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[13] Leyva, Diana (September 28, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: Who's performing?". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[14] Haring, Bruce (September 29, 2023). "The People's Choice Country Awards Sees Big Night For Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[15] Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "Watch Toby Keith's First TV Performance Since His Cancer Treatment". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[16] Aniftos, Rania; Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Toby Keith Offers Health Update at People's Choice Country Awards After Cancer Diagnosis: 'You Just Have to Dig In'". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[17] Wilson, Matthew (February 6, 2024). "Watch Toby Keith's "Truly Unforgettable" Performance of "Don't Let the Old Man In" at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[18] Atkinson, Katie (September 29, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards Winners". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

[19] Hudak, Joseph (September 29, 2023). "2023 People's Choice Country Awards: The Complete Winners List". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2024.

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 The '''2023 People's Choice Country Awards''', the inaugural ceremony, was held on September 28, 2023 at the [[Grand Ole Opry]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. It was hosted by country music group [[Little Big Town]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Campione |first=Katie |date=July 30, 2023 |title=Little Big Town To Host Inaugural People's Choice Country Awards |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/little-big-town-host-inaugural-peoples-choice-country-awards-1235427843/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> The ceremony was broadcast live on NBC and was made available to stream on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=March 9, 2023 |title=People's Choice Adds Country Music Awards Show |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/peoples-choice-awards-country-music-1235347169/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=March 9, 2023 |title=NBC, 'People's Choice Awards' Create Separate Country Music Show |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/peoples-choice-country-awards-nbc-grand-ole-opry-1235548577/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
+The People's Choice Country Awards recognize "the biggest and best that country music has to offer" chosen entirely by the fans across various categories. Several honorary awards will also be bestowed during the awards ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |title=People's Choice Country Awards - NBC.com |url=https://www.nbc.com/peoples-choice-country-awards/about |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=NBC |language=en-US}}</ref>
-The nominations were announced on August 16, 2023 with [[Morgan Wallen]] leading with eleven, followed by [[Luke Combs]] with eight. [[Lainey Wilson]] was the msot nominated female artist with seven nods.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Konicki |first=Lisa |date=September 29, 2023 |title=The Inaugural People's Choice Country Award Winners—Full List |url=https://americansongwriter.com/the-inaugural-peoples-choice-country-award-winners-full-list-updating/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[American Songwriter]]}}</ref> [[Wynonna Judd]], was honored with the Country Champion Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Joseph |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Wynonna Judd Gives the Realest of Acceptance Speeches at People's Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/wynonna-judd-speech-naomi-judd-peoples-choice-country-awards-1234835023/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> [[Toby Keith]] received the Country Icon Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Melinda |date=July 18, 2023 |title=Toby Keith to Receive Country Icon Award at Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/toby-keith-country-icon-award-peoples-choice-country-awards-1235373729/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
 == Background and development ==
-On March 9, 2023, NBCUniversal announced that they would be premiering a spin-off of the long-running [[People's Choice Awards]], honoring [[Country music|country music's]] most popular artists, with the winners chosen entirely by the fans, though several honorary awards would also be awarded.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=March 9, 2023 |title=First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Coming to NBC & Peacock This Year |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/peoples-choice-country-awards-nbc-peacock-air-date-1235283171/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billabard]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2023 |title=What to Know About the People's Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/everything-to-know-about-the-peoples-choice-country-awards |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[NBC]]}}</ref>
+On March 9, 2023, NBCUniversal announced that they would be premiering a spin-off of the long-running [[People's Choice Awards]], honoring [[country music]]'s most popular artists, with the winners chosen entirely by the fans, though several honorary awards would also be awarded.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=March 9, 2023 |title=First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Coming to NBC & Peacock This Year |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/peoples-choice-country-awards-nbc-peacock-air-date-1235283171/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billabard]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2023 |title=What to Know About the People's Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/everything-to-know-about-the-peoples-choice-country-awards |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[NBC]]}}</ref>
-On July 18, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, [[Toby Keith]], would receive the inaugural Country Icon Award, the award was presented to him by fellow Oklahoman, [[Blake Shelton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaplan |first=Ilana |last2=Barilla |first2=Chris |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Toby Keith Accepts 2023 PCCA Country Music Icon Award and Jokes 'Thought You'd Never See Me in Skinny Jeans' |url=https://people.com/toby-keith-receives-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards-music-icon-7975257 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> On September 8, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, [[Wynonna Judd]], would receive the inaugural Country Champion Award, the award celebrated her decades-long career and efforts around philanthropy and activism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=September 8, 2023 |title=Wynonna Judd to Receive Country Champion Award at Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/wynonna-judd-peoples-choice-country-awards-special-honor-1235408727/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
+On July 18, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, [[Toby Keith]], would receive the inaugural Country Icon Award, the award was presented to him by fellow Oklahoman, [[Blake Shelton]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaplan |first=Ilana |last2=Barilla |first2=Chris |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Toby Keith Accepts 2023 PCCA Country Music Icon Award and Jokes 'Thought You'd Never See Me in Skinny Jeans' |url=https://people.com/toby-keith-receives-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards-music-icon-7975257 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> The nominations were announced on August 16, 2023 with [[Morgan Wallen]] leading with eleven, followed by [[Luke Combs]] with eight. [[Lainey Wilson]] was the most nominated female artist with seven nods.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Konicki |first=Lisa |date=September 29, 2023 |title=The Inaugural People's Choice Country Award Winners—Full List |url=https://americansongwriter.com/the-inaugural-peoples-choice-country-award-winners-full-list-updating/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[American Songwriter]]}}</ref> [[Wynonna Judd]], was honored with the Country Champion Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Joseph |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Wynonna Judd Gives the Realest of Acceptance Speeches at People's Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/wynonna-judd-speech-naomi-judd-peoples-choice-country-awards-1234835023/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> [[Toby Keith]] received the Country Icon Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Melinda |date=July 18, 2023 |title=Toby Keith to Receive Country Icon Award at Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/toby-keith-country-icon-award-peoples-choice-country-awards-1235373729/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> On September 8, 2023, it was announced that country music legend, [[Wynonna Judd]], would receive the inaugural Country Champion Award, the award celebrated her decades-long career and efforts around philanthropy and activism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=September 8, 2023 |title=Wynonna Judd to Receive Country Champion Award at Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/wynonna-judd-peoples-choice-country-awards-special-honor-1235408727/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
-During the ceremony there were live performances by Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Wynonna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leyva |first=Diana |date=September 28, 2023 |title=2023 People's Choice Country Awards: Who's performing? |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/09/28/list-performers-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards-nashville/70989559007/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[The Tennessean]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=September 29, 2023 |title=The People’s Choice Country Awards Sees Big Night For Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-peoples-choice-country-awards-big-night-jelly-roll-morgan-wallen-1235559510/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> While receiving his Icon Award honor, Toby Keit performed for the first time since the end of his [[cancer]] treatment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Joseph |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Watch Toby Keith's First TV Performance Since His Cancer Treatment |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/toby-keith-cancer-first-tv-performance-peoples-choice-country-awards-1234834751/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |last2=Atkinson |first2=Katie |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Toby Keith Offers Health Update at People’s Choice Country Awards After Cancer Diagnosis: ‘You Just Have to Dig In’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/toby-keith-health-update-peoples-choice-country-awards-stomach-cancer-1235428543/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Billboard}}</ref> This was also one of Keith's last public appearancesand before his death on February 5, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Matthew |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Watch Toby Keith’s “Truly Unforgettable” Performance of “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://americansongwriter.com/watch-toby-keiths-truly-unforgettable-performance-of-dont-let-the-old-man-in-at-the-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[American Songwriter]]}}</ref>
+During the ceremony there were live performances by Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Wynonna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leyva |first=Diana |date=September 28, 2023 |title=2023 People's Choice Country Awards: Who's performing? |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/09/28/list-performers-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards-nashville/70989559007/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[The Tennessean]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=September 29, 2023 |title=The People’s Choice Country Awards Sees Big Night For Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen |url=https://deadline.com/2023/09/the-peoples-choice-country-awards-big-night-jelly-roll-morgan-wallen-1235559510/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> While receiving his Icon Award honor, Toby Keith performed for the first time since the end of his [[cancer]] treatment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Joseph |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Watch Toby Keith's First TV Performance Since His Cancer Treatment |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/toby-keith-cancer-first-tv-performance-peoples-choice-country-awards-1234834751/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |last2=Atkinson |first2=Katie |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Toby Keith Offers Health Update at People’s Choice Country Awards After Cancer Diagnosis: ‘You Just Have to Dig In’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/toby-keith-health-update-peoples-choice-country-awards-stomach-cancer-1235428543/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Billboard}}</ref> This was also one of Keith's last public appearances and before his death on February 5, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Matthew |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Watch Toby Keith’s “Truly Unforgettable” Performance of “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards |url=https://americansongwriter.com/watch-toby-keiths-truly-unforgettable-performance-of-dont-let-the-old-man-in-at-the-2023-peoples-choice-country-awards/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[American Songwriter]]}}</ref>
 == Winners and nominees ==
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 All nominees are listed below, and the winners are listed in '''bold'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=September 29, 2023 |title=Here Are the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Winners |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/peoples-choice-country-awards-winners-list-1235428482/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hudak |first=Joseph |date=September 29, 2023 |title=2023 People's Choice Country Awards: The Complete Winners List |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/2023-peoples-choice-country-awards-winners-list-1234831754/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref>
 {| class="wikitable"
-! style="background:#EEDD85;" width="50%"|'''The People’s Artist of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The People’s Artist of 2023'''
-! style="background:#EEDD85;" width="50%"|'''The Female Artist of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Female Artist of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** [[Miranda Lambert]]
 |-
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Male Artist of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Male Artist of 2023'''
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Group/Duo of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Group/Duo of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** [[The War and Treaty]]
 |-
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The New Artist of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The New Artist of 2023'''
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Album of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Album of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** ''[[Whitsitt Chapel]]'' – [[Jelly Roll (singer)|Jelly Roll]]
 |-
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |The Song of 2023
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |The Song of 2023
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Collaboration Song of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Collaboration Song of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** "[[You, Me, & Whiskey|You, Me, and Whiskey]]" – [[Justin Moore]] and [[Priscilla Block]]
 |-
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Crossover Song of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Crossover Song of 2023'''
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Music Video of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Music Video of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** "Wasted" – [[Diplo]] (feat. [[Kodak Black]] and [[Koe Wetzel]])
 | valign="top" |
-* '''"[[Wait in the Truck|Wait in the Truck]]" – [[Hardy (singer)|HARDY]] (feat. [[Lainey Wilson]])'''
+* '''"[[Wait in the Truck]]" – [[Hardy (singer)|HARDY]] (feat. [[Lainey Wilson]])'''
 ** "[[In Your Love]]" – [[Tyler Childers]]
 ** "[[Need a Favor]]" – [[Jelly Roll (singer)|Jelly Roll]]
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 ** "[[You Proof]]" – [[Morgan Wallen]]
 |-
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Concert Tour of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Concert Tour of 2023'''
-! style="background:#EEDD82; width=50%" |'''The Social Country Star of 2023'''
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |'''The Social Country Star of 2023'''
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 ** [[Shania Twain]]
 |}
-'''Special Awards'''
+=== Special Awards ===
 {| class="wikitable"
-! style="background:#EEDD85;" width="50%" |Country Icon Award
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |Country Icon Award
-! style="background:#EEDD85;" width="50%" |Country Champion Award
+! width="50%" style="background:#EEDD85;" |Country Champion Award
 |-
 | valign="top" |
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 * '''[[Wynonna Judd]]'''
 |}
+==Nominations and Wins==
+{{col-float|width=30em}}
 {| class="wikitable"
 |+Artists with multiple nominations
 !Nominations
+!Artist
-!Film
 |-
 |11
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 |-
 | rowspan="4" |4
-|[[Blake Shelton]]
-|-
 |[[Kelsea Ballerini]]
-|-
-|[[Bailey Zimmerman]]
 |-
 |[[Megan Moroney]]
 |-
+|[[Blake Shelton]]
-| rowspan="4" |3
-|[[Carrie Underwood]]
 |-
-|[[Shania Twain]]
+|[[Bailey Zimmerman]]
+|-
+| rowspan="4" |3
+|[[Old Dominion (band)|Old Dominion]]
 |-
 |[[Chris Stapleton]]
 |-
+|[[Shania Twain]]
-|[[Old Dominion (band)|Old Dominion]]
+|-
+|[[Carrie Underwood]]
 |-
 | rowspan="4" |2
-|[[Dolly Parton]]
+|[[Priscilla Block]]
 |-
 |[[Kenny Chesney]]
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 |[[Dan + Shay]]
 |-
-|[[Priscilla Block]]
+|[[Dolly Parton]]
 |}
+{{col-float-break}}
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+Artists with multiple wins
+!Wins
+!Artist
+|-
+| 4
+|[[Jelly Roll (singer)|Jelly Roll]]
+|-
+| rowspan="4" |3
+|[[Morgan Wallen]]
+|-
+|[[Lainey Wilson]]
+|}
+{{col-float-end}}
 == References ==
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 [[Category:Country music awards]]
 [[Category:People's Choice Awards]]
+[[Category:People's Choice Country Awards]]
 [[Category:2023 in Nashville, Tennessee]]
 [[Category:2023 music awards]]

v t e People's Choice Awards
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Country Awards	2023 2024