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After enduring a family tragedy, Jennifer Hudson says she's heartened by her four Grammy nominations.

"It's been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing," Jennifer says. "I'm extremely honored and humbled by the nominations."

Jennifer scored noms for Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson), Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Spotlight"), Best R&B Song ("Spotlight) and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("I'm His Only Woman" with Fantasia).