Miranda Lambert To Receive Country Icon Accolade At 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards

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Miranda Lambert. Photo: James Macari

Miranda Lambert will be honored as this year’s Country Icon at the People’s Choice Country Awards.

Lambert is the most-awarded artist in ACM history as well as a shelter animal advocate, restaurateur, businesswoman and New York Times best-selling author. She plans to release her ninth studio album, Postcards from Texas, on Sept. 13 as the follow-up to Palomino, the largest female country album debut of 2022 that also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by The New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and People, the project marked the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 10 top radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and multiple sales certifications.

“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,” says Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events & Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We’re so excited to celebrate her career, fierce individualism and innovation in the industry with the Country Icon Award.”

Hosted by Shania Twain, the ceremony will air live from the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock. The late Toby Keith was recognized with the first-ever Country Icon Award during the inaugural event last year.

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