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2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Winners – Complete List

September 29, 2023/by LB Cantrell

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”

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LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.
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