The 27 year old former American Idol and Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson said Thursday that she’s “honored” to be among the nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Hudson 2008 Grammy Nomination
“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” Hudson said in a statement released by Arista Records.
Hudson whose personal life has tragically overshadowed her professional accomplishments in recent weeks, self-titled debut is a contender for R&B Album of the Year, while the tune “Spotlight” has her in the running for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Hudson also shares a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for her duet with Fantasia on “I’m His Only Woman.”
