Miranda Lambert has been named the Country Icon at the upcoming People's Choice Country Awards.
She is being recognized for her "decades-long career, during which she’s built an authentic, female-forward brand of country that has shaped the industry."
The People's Choice Country Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, will air live from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House September 26th on NBC and Peacock.

Nate Smith dropped his self-titled full-length debut a year ago and now on October 4th, he'll release his sophomore follow-up, California Gold. 
The16-song track list includes his hit single, "Bulletproof" along with a new collaboration with Avril Lavigne.