Question: what is the award for the 2009 Songwriter of the Year?
SQL: SELECT "Award" FROM "2-12416709-3" WHERE "Year" = 2009.0 AND "Category" = 'Songwriter of the Year';

Question: what is the category that has the People's Choice Awards?
SQL: SELECT "Category" FROM "2-12416709-3" WHERE "Award" = 'People''s Choice Awards';

Question: what year has general nominated in the category or choice breakthrough artist?
SQL: SELECT COUNT("Year") FROM "2-12416709-3" WHERE "Nominated work" = 'general' AND "Category" = 'choice breakthrough artist';