The Darden Clarkesecond annual People's Choice Country Awards will be hosted by Shania Twain and held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. And all 18 award recipients will be entirely chosen by fans.

On the heels of her record-breaking project "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is the leading nominee. The superstar was nominated for 12 awards at this year's show.

Zach Bryan follows the the "Ya Ya" singer, with a total of 11 nominations. Kacey Musgraves received 10 nominations.

Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen and "Cowboy Carter" collaborator Shaboozey also were among this year's nominees.

Fans can find the full list of nominee here.

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When will the awards take place?

The 2024 People's Choice Country Awards will take place Thursday, Sep. 26.

How to watch the People's Choice Country Awards

The award ceremony will air live on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 7 p.m. CT on NBC. The “Live From E!: People’s Choice Country Awards” red carpet event will kick off at 5 p.m. CT on E!

Who will be performing?

Country stars Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Parker McCollum and The War and Treaty are among this year's performers.

Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Little Big Town and comedian Nate Bargatze are also set to present awards.

People's Choice Country Awards 2024 vote

Voting closed Aug. 23 in the following categories:

• People’s Artist of 2024
• Female Artist of 2024
• Male Artist of 2024
• Group / Duo of 2024
• New Artist of 2024
• Social Country Star of 2024
• Song of 2024
• Female Song of 2024
• Male Song of 2024
• Group / Duo Song of 2024
• Collaboration Song of 2024
• Cover Song of 2024
• Crossover Song of 2024
• New Artist Song of 2024
• Storyteller Song of 2024
• Album of 2024
• Music Video of 2024
• Concert Tour of 2024