Sam Smith, Taylor Swift Lead 2015 ‘People’s Choice Awards’ Nominations: See The List

The year is nearly over, which means the all-encompassing People’s Choice Awards are nearly upon us.

The categories for this upcoming year’s event, which will be hosted on January 7, 2015 by Anna Farris and Allison Janney, are now open for voting as of today. (You know, in case you’re not too busy voting for your local representatives or whatever.)

Already, we see a ton of familiar faces on the nominees list, including seasoned vets like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, as well as some first-ever nominations…like Sam Smith! And Sia! And Iggy Azalea! Check out the full list of music categories and nominees for the 2015 People’s Choice Awards after the jump, and let us know who you’re voting for in the comments below.

Favorite Male Artist Blake Shelton Ed Sheeran John Legend Pharrell Williams Sam Smith

Favorite Female Artist Beyoncé Iggy Azalea Katy Perry Sia Taylor Swift

Favorite Group Coldplay Imagine Dragons Maroon 5 One Direction OneRepublic

Favorite Breakout Artist 5 Seconds of Summer Charli XCX Fifth Harmony Meghan Trainor Sam Smith

Favorite Male Country Artist Blake Shelton Brad Paisley Hunter Hayes Luke Bryan Tim McGraw

Favorite Female Country Artist Carrie Underwood Dolly Parton Faith Hill Lucy Hale Miranda Lambert

Favorite Country Group The Band Perry Florida Georgia Line Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band

Favorite Pop Artist Beyoncé Jennifer Lopez Jessie J Sia Taylor Swift

Favorite Hip-Hop Artist Drake Iggy Azalea Jay Z Nicki Minaj T.I.

Favorite R&B Artist Chris Brown Jennifer Hudson John Legend Pharrell Williams Usher

Favorite Album G I R L by Pharrell Williams Ghost Stories by Coldplay In the Lonely Hour by Sam Smith My Everything by Ariana Grande X by Ed Sheeran

Favorite Song “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj “Maps” by Maroon 5 “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith