In the wake of her devastating family tragedy, Jennifer Hudson says she feels “blessed” after being nominated for four Grammy Awards.

The 27-year-old singer-and-actress has been in hiding since the fatal shooting of her mother, brother and nephew in October.

“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” the Oscar-winner said in a statement Thursday.

Jennifer’s self-titled debut album is nominated for R&B Album of the Year, while her lead single “Spotlight” received two nods, for Best R&B song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. She also shares a nomination with Fantasia for Best R’n'B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their duet “I’m His Only Woman.”

The 2009 Grammy Awards will air live from Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.