Carrie Underwood was named The Country Artist of 2022 at People’s Choice Awards.
The “Hate My Heart” singer was on hand to accept the fan-vote award on Tuesday evening (Dec. 6) at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Donning a black and gold floral jeweled pantsuit, Underwood took to the stage and accept the award, which was presented by famed comedian and actress, Amy Poehler.
*pulls on cowboy boots* Congrats to @carrieunderwood on taking home the award for The Country Artist of 2022! #PCAs pic.twitter.com/qe2XwWxlmm
— People's Choice (@peopleschoice) December 7, 2022
The country superstar then showcased gratitude for her fans and graciously thanked them for their endless support.
“This award is definitely… well, this whole night is about the fans and I certainly have just the most incredible fans,” Underwood gushed of her supporters. “You guys have supported me for many years, especially out on the road this year. So thank you guys so much for all the love, thank you for this.”
“What a wonderful early Christmas present,” Underwood added. “Thank you. I can’t thank you enough, God Bless.”
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Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett were also nominated in the category at the coveted awards show.
Underwood arrived to the People’s Choice Awards red carpet wearing a dazzling black pantsuit that was emblazoned with gold floral embroidery, complete with gold pumps.
Additionally, Carrie Underwood just wrapped the fall leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour, which kicked off on Saturday, October 15 in Greenville, South Carolina, and currently runs through March 17 in Seattle, Washington.
Underwood’s tour is in support of her latest record, Denim & Rhinestones, which arrived on June 10, 2022, via Capitol Records Nashville. The 12 track project features her latest single “Hate My Heart,” the project’s lead single “Ghost Story,” as well as fan-favorite tracks such as “Pink Champagne,” “Crazy Angels,” and “Velvet Heartbreak.”
“We cover a lot of ground on this album,” Underwood previously shared in a press release. ”We have a lot of songs that have a bit of a ‘throwback’ feel, but they sound super fresh. I grew up listening to so many different kinds of music and that is extremely evident in this body of work.”
“These are musical influences that are all in me and work their way out, and I just decided this time not to get in their way,” the hitmaker added. “I think this whole album ended up being a big reflection of me as a person and as an artist.”
Denim & Rhinestones is the follow-up to 2018’s Cry Pretty. Since then, Underwood also released a Christmas album, My Gift, in 2020, and a Gospel album, My Savior, in 2021.
The Oklahoma native will return to the road for her Denim & Rhinestones Tour in February of 2023. Following the trek, Underwood will return to Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas for her residency in the Summer of 2023.
Underwood recently added 18 new shows to her REFLECTION: The Vegas Residency, which will begin on June 21, 2023.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to Resorts World Las Vegas next summer,” says Underwood. “REFLECTION is a show I’m so proud of and have so much fun performing. I love being out on the road with THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR and look forward to returning to Vegas once that wraps, as it has become our home away from home where we get to play to audiences from all over the world.”
We’re headed back to Las Vegas, baby!! #REFLECTION returns Summer 2023! Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 9 at 10am PT. Fan Club pre-sale Monday, Dec. 5. https://t.co/sui4n4ddYP #CUinVegas #2023 @ResortsWorldLV
June 21-July 1 💎
Sept 20-30 💎
Nov 29 – Dec 9💎 pic.twitter.com/uFRgCQVRPI— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) December 1, 2022
The REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency show dates going on sale Friday, Dec 9 at 10 a.m. PT are:
June 2023: 21, 23, 24, 28, 30
July 2023: 1
Sept. 2023: 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
Nov. 2023: 29
Dec. 2023: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
Tickets and a limited number of VIP packages will go on sale to the public beginning Friday, Dec 9 at 10 a.m. PT at rwlasvegas.com/entertainment/carrie-underwood and AXS.com/carrieinvegas.
The 2022 People’s Choice Awards also featured performances from Shania Twain and Lauren Spencer Smith.
Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Porter, Colin Hanks, David Spade, Dwyane Wade, George Lopez, Heidi Klum, Laverne Cox, Lil Rel Howery, Mayan Lopez, McKenna Grace, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nikki Glaser, Sarah Hyland, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and The Miz & Maryse were on hand to present during the star-studded ceremony.
Additionally, The 2022 People’s Choice Awards honored Ryan Reynolds with the People’s Icon Award, Emmy and Grammy award-winning superstar Lizzo with the People’s Champion Award, and five-time Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Shania Twain with the Music Icon Award.
Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the 2022 People’s Choice Awards’ aired Tuesday (Dec. 6) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and E! from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
