The Grammys are showing major love for some former American Idols.

Former American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson and champions�Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks were all recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences when the nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night. Hudson, whose self-titled debut album was released in September, led the Idol alums with three nominations.

In addition the former Idol’s finalists, Leona Lewis, who won the third season of Idol judge Simon Cowell’s�The X Factor reality competition in the U.K. in 2006, also received three Grammy nominations.

Congrats to all the nominees and I hope this can bring some joy to Jennifer Hudson in the midst of her tragedy.

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