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NBC and Peacock released the list of performers for the upcoming inaugural People's Choice Country Awards and the night is packed with big names. Due to take the stage: Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Wynonna Judd, Little Big Town and Toby Keith. Keith will also be presented with the Country Icon Award, which will be presented by Blake Shelton. Hosted by Little Big Town, the People’s Choice Country Awards will air on NBC and Peacock on Thursday, Sep. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Legendary songwriter and longtime Elton John collaborator Bernie Taupin has addressed country music and country artists in his new memoir, "Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me." In a recent interview with "The A.V. Club," Taupin expanded on the subject. The Academy Award Winner and Rock N' Roll Hall Of Famer name checked Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves as getting his nod of approval, and one artist in particular earned his admiration. "One of the best artists out there right now I think is Zach Bryan. I think he’s great. Really, really talented."