Zach Bryan and Beyoncé lead the nominations for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards with 19 and 17 nods respectively, despite not having major hits on country radio this year. The awards ceremony, hosted by Shania Twain, will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock on September 26 from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Voting is currently open and will close on August 23, 2024, allowing fans to select winners across 18 categories, including new additions like Female Song and Cover Song. Notable nominees for the People’s Artist of 2024 include Beyoncé, Jelly Roll, and Kacey Musgraves, while Shaboozey, a rising star, has garnered 12 nominations. This year marks the second edition of the People’s Choice Country Awards, which aims to differentiate itself from other major country awards by focusing on fan voting. The show reflects a growing trend of crossover success in country music, highlighted by Beyoncé's significant nominations for her 'Cowboy Carter' album.