Last year's winner for Favorite Group, Rascal Flatts took the trophy again, claiming victory over rock acts Coldplay and Maroon 5. The trio also took the opportunity to announce a unique collaboration with People's Choice -- a contest for fans to create and vote on the cover art for their upcoming album, 'Unstoppable.'
"It only makes sense to have our fans design and decide the cover of our new CD since they are the ones who make it possible every day for us to make new music and tour," said lead singer Gary LeVox. "We've got a creative and loyal group of fans and are very excited to see the designs they come back with."
Submissions will be accepted until January 22 at the People's Choice website. On January 28, the band will narrow down the selections. They'll then present their top choices to the fans, who will ultimately decide which image will grace the album cover. The winning designer and image will be revealed in February.
'Unstoppable' will be released on April 7.
More than 12 million votes for the 35th annual People's Choice Awards were cast online by the public. The ceremony, aired live on CBS, also honored favorites in other genres of popular music, as well as in movies, TV, and online video.
Complete list of 2008 People's Choice Award winners
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
kkdesigns77at 1-08-2009
Congrats Carrie and Rascal Flatts on the wins! Carrie your performance of "I Know You Wont" was flawless and beautiful! It sent shivers down my spine! You are so deserving of every award you have won and you are truly gifted! Rascal Flatts you guys are awesome and UNSTOPPABLE!!
Countrykidat 1-08-2009
I don't consider either of these picks county. Maybe we need a new category called Pop Country. Personally I'm sick of both of these overplayed artists. It's no wonder records sales are way down, when this is considered the best!
texasstarfanat 1-15-2009
Those are two of the highest selling artists. Carrie actually saved the music sales in the third quarter of 07 and Taylor has done it in 08 and Carrie will do it again in 3rd quarter 09.