Shania Twain will host the People’s Choice Country Awards, which happens Thursday, September 26 on NBC and Peacock. The two-hour special will be live at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. 

“With a proven track record of creating music that stands the test of time, Shania is a beloved member of the country community,” said Jen Neal, executive VP, live events and specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “As we return to the Grand Ole Opry House, she is the perfect person to help us celebrate country’s finest.” 

Little Big Town hosted the event last year, the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. It celebrates the best in country music, as chosen by fans. The late Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd were honored with Icon awards. Performers included Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini. 

“Country has some of the most passionate fans in music and us artists are so lucky to be supported in doing what we love,” said Twain. “I am honored  to host an award show that celebrates these awesome fans. Get ready for an unforgettable show with lots of big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances. Giddy Up!” 

People’s Choice Country Awards is produced by Den of Thieves. Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski will executive produce, along with RAC Clark, who is exec producer and showrunner.  

USA Network Wednesday offered a first look video for its new music competition series Real Country.

The eight-part series, featuring country music superstars Shania Twain, Jake Owen and Travis Tritt, debuts Nov. 13 and will showcase solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of country music.

The best artists from each showcase will perform in a grand finale, for the chance to be named one of country music’s next breakout acts.

The series is executive produced by Twain, Nicolle Yaron, Stijn Bakkers and Leslie Garvin.