Kane Brown is the people’s champion of the country!
The country music star appeared at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on Thursday, September 26, to accept one of the biggest honors of the night.
“I always, always look at myself every day. [I] I always look down on myself and I never think I should be on this stage,” Brown, 30, said after thanking his fans.
The musician also encouraged “every kid” and anyone watching to “dream, help people and don’t listen to people who tell you no or tell you no when you’re trying to do something.”
Before ending his speech, Brown thanked his wife, Katelyn Jae Brown, with whom he shares three children.
Kane Brown.
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“She keeps our house,” he said and added that he can’t wait to be home with his “babies”.
Brown is in good company as the second recipient of the award. Wynnona Judd took first at the inaugural 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards.
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“Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend beyond music,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president, live events and specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “His commitment to empowering and supporting younger generations is nothing short of inspiring, and we are thrilled to honor him with the Country Champion Award.”
The “Be Like That” singer launched his illustrious career with a crowd-funded EP, closer, debuting at No. 22 on the Top Country Albums chart. After opening for Florida Georgia Line in 2016, Brown was signed to a major label. He eventually earned his first #1 hit with “What Ifs” in 2017 alongside Lauren Alaina.
Since then, Brown has expanded his country sound with collaborators from Becky G to Khalid. He also entered the pop charts for the first time with “One Thing Right”, his 2019 collaboration with electronic producer Marshmello.
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Kane Brown and Katelyn Jae Brown.
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Brown also made history in 2021 after being the first black man to win the Academy of Country Music Video of the Year for “Worldwide Beautiful.” The “Leave You Alone” singer previously told PEOPLE she was picked on, saying, “I was picked on; I didn’t know it until I was 7 or 8 years old.”
Although Brown’s last album, A different man released in 2022, had a productive year and was in contention for seven awards tonight.
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PCCA 2024 will air live on Thursday, September 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
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