Catch the People’s Choice Awards

Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift are among the top nominees for The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards, airing Wednesday night, Jan. 7, on CBS-TV at 8 p.m. ET.

The awards, voted on by fans, honor favorites in music, television and movies. Carrie, Rascal Flatts and Taylor are each nominated in two categories, and all three are scheduled to perform on the telecast, along with Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney. Jewel is also scheduled to make an appearance. Singer/ actress Queen Latifah hosts the show from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

• published January 7, 2009
• story by Bob Paxman
• photo by CLIFF LIPSON/CBS