Ya know that old movie line "Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings?" Well, these days it seems that every time a music announcement is made, an Idol gets a nomination! And today's Grammy nomination announcements were no exception. The following Idols were nominated for Grammys:

Chris Daughtry's band Daughtry- 4 Nominations
*Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group ("It's Not Over")
*Best Rock Song ("It's Not Over")-With Co-Writing Credits going to Brett "Ace" Young!
*Best Rock Album (Daughtry)
*Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group ("Home")

Fantasia- 3 Nominations
*Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("When I See You")
*Best Contemporary R&B Album (Fantasia)
*Best R&B Song ("When I See You")

Carrie Underwood-2 Nominations
*Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Before He Cheats")
*Best Country Collaboration ("Oh Love")

Kelly Clarkson
- 1 Nomination
*Best Country Collaboration ("Because of You")

Mandisa
- 1 Nomination
*Best Pop/Contempoary Gospel Album (True Beauty)

Congratulations to these six extremely talented "Idol" alumni--we wish you well in the upcoming Grammy Awards!