The preliminary voting for the 2010 People's Choice Awards is now over, and the official nominees have been announced. Yesterday, reigning Idol champ Kris Allen helped announce the nominees at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. American Idol and its alumni received many nominations. Since it's all about the people, YOU get to vote. Cast your votes for American Idol and Idol alumni, here.

The Idol categories and official nominees are as follows:

Favorite Competition Show
American Idol

Favorite Breakout Artists
Adam Lambert
Kris Allen

Favorite Country Artist
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Female Artist
Carrie Underwood

Favorite R&B Artist
Jennifer Hudson

Favorite Rock Band
Daughtry

Last year, Carrie Underwood took home the award for Favorite Female Singer and Jordin Sparks took one home for Favorite Combined Forces for "No Air."

You can vote as many times as you'd like, so click often for American Idol and our alumni. It will be a good way to pass time as you wait for Season 9!