Miranda Lambert to be honored at People's Choice Country Awards

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Miranda Lambert will be honored at the People's Choice Country Awards.

NBC announced in a press release Thursday that Lambert, 40, will receive the Country Icon Award at this year's awards show.

The second annual People's Choice Country Awards will take place Sept. 26 at Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and air live at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC. The event will also stream on Peacock.

In addition, the Live From E! People's Choice Country Awards red carpet event will air at 6 p.m. EDT on E!

Congrats to @mirandalambert , our 2024 #PCCAs Country Icon! We can't wait to celebrate her fiery career! @nbc @peacock @opry pic.twitter.com/b0BOJl72cG — People's Choice Country Awards (@peopleschoice) August 22, 2024

Lambert is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose hit singles include "The House That Built Me," "Heart Like Mine" and "Somethin' Bad" with Carrie Underwood .

"A tour de force in country music for more than 20 years, Miranda Lambert's groundbreaking albums continue to capture the hearts of fans around the world," said Jen Neal, EVP of live events and specials for NBC Universal Entertainment. "We're so excited to celebrate her career, fierce individualism and innovation in the industry with the Country Icon Award."

Lambert will release her ninth solo album, Postcards from Texas , on Sept. 13, ahead of the People's Choice Country Awards.

Shania Twain will host the awards show.

Beyoncé leads this year's nominees with 12 nominations, followed by Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively.