'Thanks everybody!' Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga share their joy at receiving Grammy nods as stars react to nominations

The Grammy Awards nominations were announced on Monday and the stars who managed to get nods were clearly thrilled at the news.

Among those taking to Twitter to celebrate were Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran.

Kelly's Piece By Piece record scored her a nod for Best Pop Vocal Album, and she's also up for Best Pop Solo Performance for Heartbeat Song.

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Celebrating: Pregnant Kelly Clarkson was among the stars celebrating Grammy nominations on Monday. Here she is seen in August 

The American Idol winner, 33, who is expecting her second child, tweeted: 'Woke up to 2 Grammy nominations!! :) Thanks everybody who nominated me and congrats to all the other nominees!'

Lady Gaga received a nomination for Til It Happens To You, which she wrote alongside Diane Warren for documentary The Hunting Ground, about campus rape.

The 29-year-old, who is up for Best Song Written For Visual Media, shared her gratitude by posting a selfie to Instagram, with her hand on her chest.

'Thank you fans and The Grammys for nominating my song "Til It Happens You You" for a Grammy!' she wrote. 'Me and My co-writer Diane Warren are so honored and proud to be a part a movement that empowers rape victims into survivors.' 

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'Honored and proud': Lady Gaga celebrated her Best Song Written For Visual Media nomination (for Til It Happens To You) with a selfie

What a nice way to wake up: Kelly, 33, saw the nominations first thing on Monday morning

Double the joy: The American Idol winner, seen here last month, is expecting her second child

Justin also shared a photo to Instagram, after hearing that he is nominated in the Best Dance Recording with Skrillex and Diplo for Where Are U Now.

'Up for a Grammy with these guys thanks to everyone who has been a part of this amazing musical transition,' he wrote alongside a snapshot of the trio.

Ed admitted he was surprised by his four nods, telling fans: 'I wasn't expecting the Grammy noms, thank you.' 

The 24-year-old is up for Record Of The Year, Song Of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for Thinking Out Loud, and has also been honoured in the Album Of The Year category for penning tracks on The Weeknd's Beauty Behind The Madness. 

He can't belieb it!: Justin Bieber shared a photo with Skrillex and Diplo after learning that they are nominated for Best Dance Recording for Where Are U Now

Surprised: Ed Sheeran, pictured last month, admitted he wasn't expecting a nod - let alone four

'I wasn't expecting the Grammy noms': The 24-year-old thanked his fans and supporters on Twitter

Meanwhile John also has four nods, three of which are for his Oscar winning track Glory with Common - Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

He is nominated a second time in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category, for Big Sean's One Man Can Change The World which he features on alongside Kanye West.

The 36-year-old tweeted: '4 Grammy Nominations! Thank you! @TheGRAMMYs.'

And John's pregnant wife Chrissy Teigen - who is expecting the couple's first child together - joked that she almost missed the nominations announcement. 

Replying to her husband's tweet, she wrote: 'And i just barely made it to the bathroom in time. big day.' 

Thrilled: John Legend, pictured here last week, also scored four nominations and shared his joy on Twitter

'Thank you!': The 36-year-old penned a short but sweet tweet after the announcement

Almost missing his big moment!: John's wife Chrissy joked that she 'barely made it to the bathroom' before the nods were announced

Also up early for the big announcement was Blake Shelton, who excitedly wrote: 'Stop! Grammy time.....' as he settled down to watch the nominations be unveiled. 

After learning that he had garnered a Best Country Duo/Group Performance nod for his collaboration with Ashley Monroe, Lonely Tonight, he added: 'Congrats @ashleymonroe!!!! We going to the Grammys!!!!'

Best New Artist nominee Meghan Trainor was feeling particularly honoured, and wrote on Instagram: 'Crying all day. what an honor it is to be next to such incredible artists like @torikelly @jamesbaymusic @samhuntmusic and #CourtneyBarnett ..thank you to the @thegrammys for this amazing nomination!!'

Tori Kelly, nominated in the same category, said; 'I'm nominated for a Grammy. My heart is heavy & I am just speechless.' 

Exciting moment: Blake Shelton also took to Twitter to celebrate after garnering a nod

'We going to the Grammys!': The country crooner, seen here last week at CMT Artists Of The Year, is up for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration with Ashley Monroe, Lonely Tonight

'We are thrilled': Meanwhile, fellow country stars Little Big Town received four nominations 

'Crying all day': Best New Artist nominee Meghan Trainor said it was such an 'honor' to be included

Meanwhile, Josh Groban was clearly feeling emotional after landing a nomination for Stages in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category.

Along with a crying face emoji, he wrote: 'Omg!! Honored to be in such tremendous company! #stages #GRAMMYs.' 

Among the artists he will be competing against is Seth MacFarlane, who shared: 'Wow much thanks for Grammy nomination for No One Ever Tells You!!' 

In a statement, newcomer Elle King - who has two nods for her hit Ex's & Oh's, said: '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?' 

'Wow': Seth MacFarlane was humbled at his Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album nod for No One Ever Tells You

Emotional: Josh Groban was clearly over the moon to be nominated in the same category for Stages

Going head-to-head: Seth (L) and Josh will compete alongside Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap, Bob Dylan and Barry Manilow

Tony Bennett, nominated with Bill Charlap for Traditional Pop Vocal Album, said in a statement: '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 honor to be nominated for a Grammy.'

Meanwhile, several stars of the country world made sure to share their excitement.

Karen Fairchild, whose band Little Big Town is up for four Grammys, told AP: 'You always want to believe that songs like Girl Crush are going to rise to the top and be heard, but it doesn't always happen.

'It says a lot about the community here in Nashville and the way artists, instead of being competitive, often are cheering each other on.'

Happy chap: Diplo is nominated four times, and congratulate collaborators Justin Bieber and Skrillex for being nominated with him for Where Are U Now

'One love': The producer is also up for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical

In shock: James Bay couldn't believe his three nods, for Best New Artist, Best Rock Song for Hold Back The River, and Best Rock Album for Chaos and the Calm

And double nominee Sam Hunt (for Best New Artist and Best Country Album) said: '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.'

Meanwhile, The Mavericks' lead singer gushed of their nods for Americana Album and Americana Roots Song: '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.'

They will compete in both categories against Jason Isbell, who was sweetly humble about how he would be celebrating his two nominations.

Leading the pack: Kendrick Lamar (seen here in July) has a staggering 11 nominations this year

An impressive feat: Meanwhile Taylor Swift (seen left last week) and The Weeknd (pictured last month) have seven nods apiece

'I think my wife wants to go try on some dresses. Cause she's always looking for an excuse to get a new dress and that's what we are going to do today,' he said. 

Kendrick Lamar is leading the nominations this year with a staggering 11 nods, while Taylor Swift and The Weeknd received an impressive seven nominations apiece. 

Kendrick, Taylor and The Weeknd will all be competing for the ceremony's most prestigious award, Album Of The Year, alongside Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes.

On Instagram, Alabama Shakes (who are up for three further awards) wrote: '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.' 

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on February 15, 2016.

GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 2015  

Album Of The Year

Kendrick, 28, who has already won two Grammys, was mentioned in the top categories including Album Of The Year for To Pimp A Butterfly and Song Of The Year for Alright

Sound & Color - Alabama Shakes

To Pimp A Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar

Traveller - Chris Stapleton

1989 - Taylor Swift

Beauty Behind The Madness - The Weeknd

Record Of The Year:

Really Love - D’Angelo And The Vanguard

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Blank Space - Taylor Swift

Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd

Song Of The Year:

Alright - Kendrick Duckworth, Mark Anthony Spears & Pharrell Williams, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)

Blank Space -  Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

Girl Crush - Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna & Liz Rose, songwriters (Little Big Town)

See You Again - Andrew Cedar, Justin Franks, Charles Puth & Cameron Thomaz, songwriters (Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth)

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran & Amy Wadge, songwriters (Ed Sheeran)

Best New Artist:

Courtney Barnett

James Bay

Sam Hunt

Tori Kelly

Meghan Trainor 

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:

Ship To Wreck - Florence + The Machine

Sugar - Maroon 5

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars

Bad Blood  - Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar

See You Again  -  Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth

Best Dance Recording:

We’re All We Need - Above & Beyond Featuring Zoë Johnston

Go - The Chemical Brothers

Never Catch Me - Flying Lotus Featuring Kendrick Lamar

Runaway (U & I) - Galantis

Where Are Ü Now - Skrillex And Diplo With Justin Bieber

Astonishing: Taylor's album 1989 has garnered her critical acclaim

Best Rock Performance:

Don’t Wanna Fight - Alabama Shakes

What Kind Of Man - Florence + The Machine

Something From Nothing - Foo Fighters

Ex’s & Oh’s - Elle King

Moaning Lisa Smile - Wolf Alice 

Best Alternative Music Album:

Sound & Color - Alabama Shakes

Vulnicura - Björk

The Waterfall - My Morning Jacket

Currents - Tame Impala

Star Wars - Wilco 

Best Urban Contemporary Album:

Ego Death - The Internet

You Should Be Here - Kehlani

Blood - Lianne La Havas

Wildheart - Miguel

Beauty Behind The Madness - The Weeknd 

Best Rap Album:

2014 Forest Hills Drive - J. Cole

Compton - Dr. Dre

If You're Reading This Its Too Late - Drake

To Pimp A Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar

The Pinkprint - Nicki Minaj 

Best Country Album:

Montevallo - Sam Hunt

Pain Killer - Little Big Town

The Blade - Ashley Monroe

Pageant Material - Kacey Musgraves

Traveller - Chris Stapleton   

Best Music Film:

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown - James Brown

Sonic Highways - Foo Fighters

What Happened, Miss Simone? - Nina Simone

The Wall - Roger Waters

Amy - Amy Winehouse