Chesney, Lambert, McGraw, Swift Among 2011 People's Choice Nominees

Some of Country’s biggest names make an appearance on the first round of nominations for the 2011 People’s Choice Awards.
 
Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban represent the men of Country music vying for Favorite Male Artist; Eminem, Kanye West, Ludacris, John Mayer and Usher round out the category. Country ladies Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift are nominated alongside Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera and Rihanna for Favorite Female Artist.
 
Country made a sweep at the ceremony last year when Rascal Flatts was named Favorite Group and  Underwood was crowned Favorite Female Artist.
 
Online voting at http://peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations will determine the top five nominees in each category. Voting for the official nominees continues through Nov. 9.
 
The 2011 People’s Choice Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Jan. 5, 2011, on CBS.