People’s Choice Country Awards 2024 WINNERS: Shaboozey named The New Artist
The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards aired Thursday on NBC and Peacock, hosted by Shania Twain of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Shaboozey was named The New Artist of 2024, nominated against Chase Matthew, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Koe Wetzel, Nate Smith and Tucker Wetmore.
Shaboozey thanked the show, fans and listeners for the award, saying, “It’s a dream come true.”
Country music stars scheduled to take the stage Thursday included Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, Lady A, Parker McCollum and The War and Treaty.
Country music stars scheduled to present the honor Thursday included Ashley Cooke, Bailey Zimmerman and Chase Rice, as well as WWE star Cody Rhodes.
Shaboozey was named The New Artist of 2024 when the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards aired Thursday on NBC and Peacock, hosted by Shania Twain of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House
Shaboozey thanked the show, fans and listeners for the award, saying: ‘It’s a dream come true’
Beyoncé and Zach Bryan led all artists with 12 nominations each, while Kacey Musgraves had 10 nominations, Morgan Wallen nine, Luke Combs eight and Kane Brown seven.
Dan + Shay was named The Group/Duo of 2024, beating fellow nominees Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion, Ole 60, The Red Clay Strays, The War And Treaty, Tigirlily Gold and Zac Brown Band.
“Thank you to the fans for voting, this was the best year of our career,” said Dan Smyers.
The Crossover Song of 2024 was won by Machine Gun Kelly for his collaboration with Jelly Roll, Lonely Road.
“Country music, thank you for welcoming us into your home.” To me there are two genres of music: good music and bad music,” Machine Gun Kelly said in his acceptance speech.