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Blake Shelton Wins People’s Choice Award for Country Artist of 2019

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | November 12, 2019

The winners of the 2019 People’s Choice Awards—voted on by we the people—were announced on Nov. 10.

On the country music front, Blake Shelton bested Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and more for Country Artist of 2019.

“WOW! Thank y’all! To the people & the fans—very grateful for this! @peopleschoice,” said Blake via Twitter.

Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ smash hit, “Old Town Road,” was bested by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” for Song of the Year.

Country Artist of 2019

Blake Shelton (WINNER)
Luke Combs
Carrie Underwood
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Kane Brown
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris

Male Artist of 2019

Shawn Mendes (WINNER)
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Drake
Travis Scott
Khalid
Lil Nas X
Bad Bunny

Song of 2019

“Señorita,” Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello (WINNER)
“Sucker,” Jonas Brothers
“7 Rings,” Ariana Grande
“Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
“Talk,” Khalid
“I Don’t Care,” Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
“Dancing With a Stranger,” Sam Smith, Normani
“Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish

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