Elaina Smith Again Is Voice of People’s Choice Country Awards

Westwood One announces that Elaina Smith, On-Air Host of Westwood One’s nationally syndicated “Nights with Elaina” and four-time Gracie Award-winning Country radio personality, is the voice of the People's Choice Country Awards for the second year running.

NBC will broadcast the People’s Choice Country Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Thursday, September 26th at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00pm Central.

Hosted by Country superstar Shania Twain, the People’s Choice Country Awards is the country’s biggest fan-voted music awards program. The show will feature performances, tributes and surprises from Country music stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Keith Urban, Lady A, Little Big Town, The War and Treaty, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley, Carley Pearce, Dan + Shay, and more.

Elaina Smith said: “It was such an honor being a part of last year's inaugural show. Seeing year two come together has been so exciting, it's going to be an incredible show with some big surprises. Hoping to make my radio friends proud!"

Smith can also be heard as the voice of the 17th Annual ACM Honors Award Show, held on August 21, 2024, at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, now streaming on Merit Street Media.

“Nights with Elaina” is a Country music and lifestyle show hosted by Elaina Smith. The show airs from Nashville and is available seven nights per week airing from 7:00pm to midnight. “Nights With Elaina” features 14-15 songs per hour, at least two top Country artist interviews each night, listener calls and interaction, as well as Country music news updates. Recent guests include Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, and more.

For more information, visit: https://www.westwoodone.com/programs/music-entertainment/daily-shows/nights-with-elaina/.