2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Winners – Complete List
Toby Keith accepts the Country Icon award on stage during the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. Photo: Mickey Bernal/NBC
The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards took over the Grand Ole Opry last night (Sept. 28) and aired live on NBC and Peacock.
Lainey Wilson accepts The Female Artist of 2023 award on stage during the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. Photo: Katherine Bomboy/NBC
The telecast honored country music legend Toby Keith with the Country Icon award for his decades-long career as a groundbreaking musician, humanitarian and entrepreneur. Fellow Oklahoman Blake Shelton presented the award and honored him with a heartfelt performance of Keith’s hit “Who’s Your Daddy.” After he accepted the award, Keith performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In.”
Wynonna was presented with the Country Champion Award for her lasting career and heroic efforts around philanthropy and activism. Brothers Osborne presented the award to her, and she took the stage to perform her iconic hits, “I Saw the Light” and “No One Else on Earth.”
The show also featured performances from country superstars Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini. Click here for MusicRow‘s full recap.
Below are the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards winners:
THE PEOPLE’S ARTIST OF 2023
Morgan Wallen
THE MALE ARTIST OF 2023
Jelly Roll
THE FEMALE ARTIST OF 2023
Lainey Wilson
THE GROUP/DUO OF 2023
Dan + Shay
THE NEW ARTIST OF 2023
Jelly Roll
THE SOCIAL COUNTRY STAR OF 2023
Blake Shelton
THE SONG OF 2023
“Need A Favor”
Jelly Roll
Songwriters: Austin Nivarel, Jason DeFord/Jelly Roll, Joe Ragosta, Rob Ragosta
THE COLLABORATION SONG OF 2023
“Save Me”
Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: David Stevens, Jason DeFord/Jelly Roll
THE CROSSOVER SONG OF 2023
“Just Say I’m Sorry”
P!nk, Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Alecia Moore, Chris Stapleton
THE ALBUM OF 2023
One Thing At A Time
Morgan Wallen
THE MUSIC VIDEO OF 2023
“Wait In The Truck”
HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson
THE CONCERT TOUR OF 2023
Morgan Wallen: “One Night At A Time World Tour”
