Kane Brown has been chosen to receive the Country Champion Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. Brown will be honored for his passion for service and groundbreaking contributions to the country music industry and beyond.

Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events & Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement: “Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend beyond music. His dedication to empowering and supporting younger generations is nothing short of inspiring, and we’re thrilled to honor him with the Country Champion Award.”  In 2022, Brown was honored with the Boys & Girls Club’s prestigious Champion of Youth Award in recognition of his commitment to serving young people

Brown joins previously-announced 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards honoree Miranda Lambert, who will be presented with the Country Icon Award, and follows Wyonna Judd as the second Country Champion Award recipient.

Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Kane Brown, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs lead the nominations for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, hosted by Shania Twain. The ceremony will air live on Thursday, September 26th at 8 pm ET/PT across NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

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