LOS ANGELES -- Stars react to the 2016 Grammy Award nominations, announced Monday:
"Up for a Grammy with these guys thanks to everyone who has been a part of this amazing musical transition," best dance recording nominee Justin Bieber, via Instagram, along with a photo of himself with Diplo and Skrillex, who all worked on the hit song, "Where Are U Now."
"We put all our love for jazz and the songs of Jerome Kern -- that are such a testament to the Great American Songbook -- into this recording. It is always an honour to be nominated for a Grammy." -- Tony Bennett, nominated with Bill Charlap for traditional pop vocal album, in a statement.
"I am so grateful to the fans, the Nashville music community and the Recording Academy for their appreciation and recognition. This has been just the most amazing year." -- Sam Hunt, nominated for country album and new artist, in a statement.
"We are incredibly grateful that our music is able to do exactly what we intended . free people from themselves and their struggles. On the road our fans dance, cry, sing, laugh and get into a vibe that transcends outside obstacles like race, language and social status. Thank you to The Recording Academy for noticing and again believing in The Mavericks." -- Mavericks' lead singer Raul Malo, in a statement about the band's nominations for Americana album and American Roots song.
"Crying all day... what an honour it is to be next to such incredible artists like @torikelly @jamesbaymusic @samhuntmusic and .CourtneyBarnett ..thank you to the @thegrammys for this amazing nomination!!" Meghan Trainor, celebrating her new artist nod, via Instagram.
"We are at a loss for words. We are so proud of this album and to see it recognized in this way means the world to us." -- Alabama Shakes, which collected four nods for its album "Sound & Color," via Instagram.
"I wasn't expecting the Grammy noms, thank you" -- Ed Sheeran, up for song and record of the year for "Thinking Out Loud," via Twitter.
"I am so ... humbly elated to be listed among the other performers I look up to... This is a dream come true. But the real question is, what the hell am I going to wear?" -- Elle King, double-nominee for her hit single "Ex's & Oh's," in a statement.
"i'm nominated for a Grammy. my heart is heavy & i am just speechless" -- New artist nominee Tori Kelly, via Instagram.
"Woke up 2 Grammy nominations!! :) Thanks everybody who nominated me and congrats to all the other nominees!" -- Kelly Clarkson, nominated for pop solo performance and pop vocal album for "Piece by Piece," via Twitter.
"Wow much thanks for Grammy nomination for No One Ever Tells You!!" -- Seth MacFarlane, up for traditional pop vocal album, via Twitter.
"4 Grammy nominations! Thank you!" -- John Legend, who has three bids for his song with Common, "Glory," and a fourth for his track with Kanye West, "One Man Can Change the World," via Twitter.
