The most-recognized acts at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards are those bringing a fresh perspective to country music.

The awards show, now in its second year, dropped its nominees list on Wednesday (Aug. 14). The most nominated acts this year are Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves and Shaboozey — all relative newcomers to the genre, or artists whose work was historically included genre boundary-pushing or experimentation.

More established mainstream country stalwarts like Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton are featured on the nominees list, but they don’t appear in its top categories. Instead, the highest billing goes to artists whose catalogs have redefined what country music means, including Jelly Roll, Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen. The top contenders who are traditional-leaning, like Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson, are those who are undeniably at the top of their game in 2024.

The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards are set to air on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 8PM ET. The show will air live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, and fans can watch on NBC and Peacock. Shania Twain is set to host this year’s show.

This year, the People’s Choice Country Awards includes several new categories, including a more extensive breakdown of song awards that includes “Female Song,” “Male Song,” “Cover Song,” “New Artist Song” and “Storyteller Song.” Keeping reading for a select list of nomination categories, and see the full list of nominated artists here.

2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Nominees:

The People’s Artist of 2024

Beyoncé
Jelly Roll
Kacey Musgraves
Kane Brown
Lainey Wilson

The Female Artist of 2024

Beyoncé
Carly Pearce
Dolly Parton
Kacey Musgraves
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert

The Male Artist of 2024

Bailey Zimmerman
Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Zach Bryan

The Group/Duo of 2024

Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Old Dominion
Ole 60
The Red Clay Strays
The War and Treaty
Tigerlily Gold
Zac Brown Band