Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan & More Named Finalists for People’s Choice Awards

Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan & More Named Finalists for People’s Choice Awards

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  September 25, 2018

The finalists for the 2018 People’s Choice Awards—voted on by we the people—have been announced.

In addition to the Country Artist of the Year category that features Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett, Keith picked up a nomination in the all-genre Male Artist of the Year category where he’ll face Bruno Mars, Drake, Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes.

The finalist voting window runs through Oct. 19 in the 43 categories across movies, television, music, and pop culture. Fans can either vote online or through Facebook and Twitter.

The People’s Choice Awards will have its inaugural telecast on E! on Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with red carpet coverage kicking off at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Below are the country-centric nominations for the 2018 People’s Choice Awards.

Country Artist of 2018

  • Thomas Rhett
  • Luke Bryan
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Blake Shelton
  • Keith Urban

Male Artist of 2018

  • Keith Urban
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Shawn Mendes
  • Bruno Mars

photo by Jason Simanek

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