Glee Nominated For 19 Emmy Awards

Drama series The Pacific & Mad Men also lead the nominations...

Hit US TV show Glee has been nominated for a whopping 19 Emmy Awards.

The musical series, which stars Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch has received 19 nominations in total, including the coveted Best Comedy prize.

If successful, Mr. Schuester and Co could end 30 Rock's three-year reign as America's favourite comedy show as the two series' go head-to-head against Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, Nurse Jackie and The Office.

Morrison and Lea, who plays Rachel Berry were also given nods for their contribution to the hit show while gritty World War II drama The Pacific received the most nominations overall after being put forward for a cool 24 awards.

Mad Men also received 17 nominations and will battle it out against True Blood, Dexter and Lost for the Outstanding Drama Series accolade.

Entertainment show, Saturday Night Live which superstar of the moment Justin Bieber has previously hosted received 12 nominations, giving the series a total of 126 nods throughout its run.

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