12.3.09 ---  Beyonce led the 2009 Grammy nomination list last night during the “Grammy Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night" with a whopping 10 nods. 

LL Cool J hosted the one-hour special, which was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia.

Rapper Kanye West and group the Black Eyed Peas closely followed Beyonce’s lead earning 6 Grammy nominations each. Meanwhile Jay-Z and Lady Gaga earned five nominations.

"The nominations this year truly reflect the talented community of music makers who represent some of the highest levels of excellence in their respective fields," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "Once again, the Grammy Awards process has yielded a well-rounded and diverse group of impressive nominees across multiple genres. Coupled with the second year of our primetime nominations special, which featured stellar performances by past Grammy winners and nominees, the road to Music's Biggest Night and the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in January is off to an exciting start."

Other Hip-Hop artists nominated include Eminem, Flo Rida, Q-Tip, Mos Def, Common, T.I. and Drake.

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be held on January 31st, 2010 at the Staple Center in Los Angeles.