Blige Leads Grammy Nominations

Mary J. Blige was the clear leader when the Grammy Awards Nominations were announced yesterday.

Blige was recognized with eight nominations for her multi-platinum album The Breakthrough. Other multiple nominees include James Blunt, John Mayer and Prince. Pop icons Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera also received multiple nods for their albums FutureSex/LoveSounds and Back to Basics, respectively. The 49th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.