'Glee' Star Jane Lynch Will Host The 63rd Primetime Emmys

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Emmy Award-winning actress and "Glee" star Jane Lynch will host the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 18 on Fox.

Speaking about her opportunity to host the Emmys, Lynch said, "I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on Fox. I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit."

Executive producer Mark Burnett said that Lynch was his "first -- and -- only choice...She has incredible comedic timing, and is a charismatic, talented actress whose energy leaps off the screen and stage."

Nominations for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on Thursday, July 14, 2011.