Entertainment Music Country Music Kane Brown to Receive the Country Champion Award at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards The special award was given to Wynonna Judd at last year's inaugural PCCAs By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 6, 2024 11:55AM EDT Comments Kane Brown. Photo: Courtesy of NBC and Peacock Congratulations, Kane Brown! The "Miles on It" singer, 30, will be honored with the country champion award at the upcoming 2024 People's Choice Country Awards at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville later this month, NBC and Peacock announced Sept. 6. "Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend beyond music," said NBCUniversal Entertainment's executive vice president of live events and specials, Jen Neal, in a statement. Kane Brown performs in Milwaukee in June 2024. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Neal continued, "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." At the inaugural PCCAs last year, the country champion award was given to Wynonna Judd. Brown, 30, is among one of the top nominees at this year's PCCAs, where he's up for the people's artist of 2024, the male artist of 2024 and the male song of 2024 with "I Can Feel It," plus the crossover song of 2024, the music video of 2024 and the song of the year with the Marshmello collaboration "Miles on It." Kane Brown performs in Las Vegas in May 2024. Ethan Miller/Getty Zach Bryan and Beyoncé Among Top Nominees for 2024 People's Choice Country Awards — See the Full List! He previously earned six nominations at the 2023 ceremony. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Another special PCCAs honor, the country icon award, will be given to Miranda Lambert at this year's show. She's also nominated for the female artist of 2024 and the female song of 2024 with "Wranglers." Shania Twain performs in Glastonbury in June 2024. Samir Hussein/WireImage Kane Brown Boots Crowd Member from Atlanta Show for Giving Him the Middle Finger: 'Kick His Ass Out of Here' Shania Twain will serve as host for the 2024 ceremony. "Country has some of the most passionate fans in music and us artists are so lucky to be supported in doing what we love," she said in a July statement. "I am honored to host an award show that celebrates these awesome fans." The Grammy winner added, "Get ready for an unforgettable show with lots of big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances. Giddy up!" The 2024 People's Choice Country Awards air live on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT via NBC and Peacock. Close