'Home' wins People's Choice Award for Favorite Rock Song

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Dancing with the Stars and American Idol fifth-season finalist Chris Daughtry were both honored during last night's pre-taped broadcast of the 34th annual People's Choice Awards on CBS.

The Idol fifth-season third-place finisher saw his band Daughtry win the award for Favorite Rock Song with "Home," a ballad that served as background music for Idol sixth-season eliminations. "Home" defeated "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's and "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5.

"We're very, very honored to be accepting this award from the people," said Daughtry, who received the award via satellite with his fellow band mates. "You're the reason we do what we do and why we're able to do what we do, so thank you very much."

Daughtry has been riding high in recent weeks, as his band took home 2007 American Music Awards in November for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist and Favorite Breakthrough Artist -- while the group's self-titled debut album was also recognized for Favorite Pop or Rock Album.

A few weeks later, Daughtry received three Grammy Award nominations. The group's self-titled debut was nominated for Best Rock Album; one of its singles -- "It's Over You" -- received a nod in the Best Rock Song category; and "Home" received a nod in the Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals category.