Emmy Voters Love Glee

Glee, the freshman show that took the pop culture world by storm, has the Academy wrapped around its finger. While the first 13 episodes were solid and are completely worthy of the recognition, the majority of the back 9 fell so hard and so fast that I don't think it deserves NINETEEN nominations.

While nominated for lesser known categories like Art Direction, Hairstyling, Costumes, Make Up, and Casting, it got the big ticket nods as well.

Matthew Morrison was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, against Alec Baldwin, Larry David, Tony Shalhoub, Jim Parsons and Steve Carell. Last year was supposed to be Jim Parson's year for The Big Bang Theory, but it went to Alec Baldwin again. I just don't think Matthew stands a chance against such comedy staples. They've had this category on lock and will continue to dominate, at least until Alec Baldwin retires in 2012.

Another major recognition is Lea Michele for Best Lead Actress. Lea's competition is nearly all previous winners - Julia Louise Dreyfus, Toni Colette, and Tina Fey. There's also another comedy favorite in the mix - Amy Poehler. They're all at an advantage since their shows are full comedies, unlike Glee which is a musical dramedy. Lea is the long shot. I think the statue will go to either newcomer Amy Poehler who is the focal point of Parks & Recreation, or make Toni Colette a repeat winner.

While I doubt Glee's chances in the major categories, they do have a good shot at winning Best Guest Actor and Best Guest Actress with television favorites like Niel Patrick Harris and Kristen Chenoweth.

Keep reading for all the categories that include Glee:

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series

"Glee"
"Heroes"
"Lost"
"Modern Family"
"True Blood"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"30 Rock"
"United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Costumes For A Series
"Glee"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"
"30 Rock"
"The Tudors"

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Paris Barclay, "Glee" - "Wheels"
Jason Winer, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Allen Coulter, "Nurse Jackie" - "Pilot"
Don Scardino, "30 Rock" - "I Do I Do"

Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Hairography"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"
"Tracey Ullman's State Of The Union" - "301"
"The Tudors" - "Episode 407"

Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)

"Castle" - "Vampire Weekend"
"Glee" - "The Power Of Madonna"
"Glee" - "Theatricality"
"Grey's Anatomy" - "Suicide Is Painless"
"Mad Men" - "Souvenir"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"
Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Matthew Morrison, "Glee"
Tony Shalhoub, "Monk"
Steve Carell, "The Office"
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Lea Michele, "Glee"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Amy Poehler, "Parks And Recreation"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Toni Collette, "United States Of Tara"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Chris Colfer, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "How I Met Your Mother"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Eric Stonestreet, "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Jon Cryer, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Jane Lynch, "Glee"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Sofia Vergara, "Modern Family"
Kristen Wiig, "Saturday Night Live"
Jane Krakowski, "30 Rock"
Holland Taylor, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Mike O'Malley, "Glee"
Neil Patrick Harris, "Glee"
Fred Willard, "Modern Family"
Eli Wallach, "Nurse Jackie"
Jon Hamm, "30 Rock"
Will Arnett, "30 Rock"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Christine Baranski, "The Big Bang Theory"
Kathryn Joosten, "Desperate Housewives"
Kristin Chenoweth, "Glee"
Tina Fey, "Saturday Night Live"
Betty White, "Saturday Night Live"
Elaine Stritch, "30 Rock"
Jane Lynch, "Two And A Half Men"

Outstanding Comedy Series

"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"Nurse Jackie"
"The Office"
"30 Rock"

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

"Dexter"
"Glee"
"House"
"Lost"
"24"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk, "Glee" - "Pilot - Director's Cut"
Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, "Modern Family" - "Pilot"
Greg Daniels and Mindy Kaling, "The Office" - "Niagara"
Matt Hubbard, "30 Rock" - "Anna Howard Shaw Day"
Tina Fey and Kay Cannon, "30 Rock" - "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter"