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Maroon 5 also posted a message to Facebook after receiving a Grammy nod for \"Best Pop Duo/Group Performance\" for their song \"Sugar.\"

Thank you to The GRAMMYs for nominating #M5Sugar for 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance'. See you all in February!

Posted by Maroon 5 on Monday, December 7, 2015

Newcomers Tori Kelly and James Bay were both nominated for \"Best New Artist,\" and both artists expressed their excitement on social media.

The \"Should've Been Us\" singer could not believe the news, and posted an emotional and heartfelt message to her Twitter account.

i'm nominated for a Grammy. my heart is heavy & i am just speechless

— Tori Kelly (@ToriKelly) December 7, 2015

The \"Hold Back The River\" singer, who also received nominations for \"Best Rock Song\" and \"Best Rock Album\" was ecstatic about his three Grammy nods, saying that it was the \"best Monday ever.\"

THREE nominations. Best rock song. Best rock album. Best new artist. Best Monday ever. #Grammys

Posted by James Bay on Monday, December 7, 2015

Members of the A Cappella group Pentatonix also expressed their shock and gratitude on social media after receiving a Grammy nomination in the \"Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella\" category for their arrangement of \"Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy.\"

WE GOT A GRAMMY NOMINATION I can't believe it!! So happy! ??????????

— Mitch Grassi (@mitchgrassi) December 7, 2015

?? #ThankYou #GodIsGood #grammys @thegrammys pic.twitter.com/fEHwfEscAp

— Kevin K.O. Olusola (@KOlusola) December 7, 2015

Another. Grammy. Nomination. Wow. Definitely having a pinch-me moment. We truly feel SO honored. @TheGRAMMYs

— Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) December 7, 2015

Singer Kelly Clarkson expressed her excitement about her two Grammy nominations for \"Best Pop Solo Performance\" and \"Best Pop Vocal Album,\" and also congratulated the other nominees.

Woke up to 2 Grammy nominations!! :) Thanks everybody who nominated me and congrats to all the other nominees!

Posted by Kelly Clarkson on Monday, December 7, 2015

The 2016 Grammy Awards will air on CBS on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET.

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