Little Big Town Slated To Host ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

June 30th, 2023 11:24 AM

Little Big Town is set to host the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards, which will air live on NBC and Peacock from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on September 28.

Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, and Phillip Sweet will also perform a medley of their greatest hits as part of the two-hour celebration. All awards and honors will be chosen entirely by the fans across various categories.

The group said in a statement, “We are honored to host the inaugural ‘People’s Choice Country Awards,’, especially on one of our most beloved stages in the entire world. We look forward to welcoming so many of our talented peers to take the Opry stage for this magical night of music.”

Cassandra Tryon, SVP of Entertainment Live Events, NBCUniversal Television, and Streaming, said, “Little Big Town is a force in country music and a beloved staple on Music Row. As Opry members, they’ve delighted fans for years on the world-famous stage, and we’re honored to have them host, perform, and bring this inaugural ceremony to life for our NBC and Peacock audiences.”

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The press release also noted, “The awards ceremony will lean on the country music genre’s rich history with the Grand Ole Opry and feature musical performances, collaborations, and tributes to the genre’s biggest legends and surprise moments.” Adding that “along with awards for this years best in the genre, the show will also give out several honorary awards during the program.”

Little Big Town posted the news from People’s Choice this morning (6/3) on their Instagram, saying, “@littlebigtown is hosting *and* performing at the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards! Save the date to tune in for a legendary night in country music, 9/28 at 8/7c only on @nbc & @peacock! #PCCAs.”

Many LBT fans reacted to the post, including one who wrote, “Couldn’t think of better people to host! Love y’all!” Another fan commented, “Can’t wait to watch u perform Little Big Town and host hope not working that day night you’re so amazing all of your music, videos, and albums.”

See that post here.

8 Little Big Town Songs That Secured Their Place In Country Music

• 8. “Day Drinking” – 2014

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  This song was released in June 2014 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, 'Pain Killer.' Little Big Town debuted the song at the CMT Music Awards on June 4, 2014. It's a crowd-pleaser at their shows.

• 7. “Tornado” – 2012

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  This song features lead vocals from Karen Fairchild and uses a tornado as a a metaphor for a woman's anger at her lover being unfaithful. CMA winner Natalie Hemby wrote the song with Delta Maid and said that the idea came when Maid asked if the area had frequent tornadoes. The music video was filmed in Watertown, Tennessee, and co-stars Johnathon Schaech as the object of the band's wrath.

• 6. “Boondocks” – 2005

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  An LBT classic that has stood the test of time. It became their first Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The song was written by Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Roads, Phillip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook, and Wayne Kirkpatrick. In the song, all four of the group's members trade off lead and harmony vocals, with all four members singing in various combinations throughout.
• 5. “Pontoon” – 2012

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  The group's breakout hit. This song became the group's first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of September 15, 2012. The song won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

• 4. “The Daughters” – 2019

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  A touching song released in 2019 from the group's "Nightfall" album about what we tell our daughters when we explain the world to them. The group debuted the song at the CMA Awards. Phillip said of the song when it came out, "We had been working in the studio, and Karen came back -- she had been in a session -- and she was like, 'Guys, I think I just wrote the best song I've ever written. I just want you to hear it.' And we heard it, and we all just loved it and loved what it said and thought it was poignant for the times."

• 3. “Girl Crush” – 2014

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  What a powerful song this is! It elevated the group to the next level with its words and story. This song won five music awards, including two Grammys (Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Country Song), reached number one on country radio, and ended up being the second-most played song of 2015 in country music.
• 2. “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” – 2020

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  Just a fun song whether you drink or not. Little Big Town performed the song on live TV for the first time on June 1, 2020, on the "Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." The band also performed it at the CMT Music Awards on October 21, 2020, as the show's closing performance.

• 1. “Better Man” – 2016

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  Written by Taylor Swift, the song is a gem. "Better Man" was first performed live at the 50th CMA Awards on November 2, 2016. The song won Song of the Year and was nominated for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and was nominated for Best Country Song at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

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