Beyoncé, who was one of this year’s leading nominees, was shut out.
We take a look at the evening's performances, including songs from Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum and more.
The show will air Thursday from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
Wynonna Judd received the award at last year’s inaugural ceremony.
Last year, an ailing Toby Keith received the award. He died a little more than four months later of stomach cancer.
Three of the top six nominees are Black -- something that would have seemed unlikely at a country music awards show not long ago.
In December 2022, Twain received the People’s Music Icon Award at the OG People’s Choice Awards.
The pickup means that there will be four major country awards shows again next year.
We take a look at the evening's performances, including songs from Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini and more.
Morgan Wallen won some and lost some. Luke Combs was shut out. Definitely some surprises here.
