Gleeks sing their way to the Golden Globe.

The kids of "Glee" had just won in the sectionals (oops, spoiler) in their pre-hiatus finale---and now comes more reasons for them to celebrate: four Golden Globe nominations!

Fox’s top-rating musical comedy has the most number of nominations at the Golden Globes this year, with a slot in the “Best TV Series – Comedy or Musical” category, as well as three acting nods for its stars Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, and Jane Lynch.

Tony-nominated Matthew is running for best actor in a comedy or musical for his portrayal of the ardent Glee Club mentor, Will Schuster. He temporarily leaves behind his org chores to contend with Alec Baldwin of “30 Rock,” David Duchovny of “The Office,” Thomas Jane of “Hung” and Steve Carrell of “The Office.”

Broadway turned TV star Lea, meanwhile, joins the best actress pack alongside seasoned nominees in the musical or comedy category for her performance as the self-indulgent Gleek, Rachel Berry.

Sending all the Cheerios, well, cheering is Jane Lynch, who is nominated for best supporting actress for her saucy and sarcastic take on the role of Coach Sue Sylvester.

Perennial favorites AMC’s “Mad Men,” NBC’s “30 Rock,” FX’s “Damages” and Showtime’s “Dexter” were awarded three noms apiece.

Up for getting the last hurrah for best comedy or musical series is “Glee’s” kindred newbie “Modern Family” (ABC), together with previous winners, “30 Rock,” “The Office” (NBC), and “Entourage” (HBO).

Another first-time nominee is Courtney Cox as a divorcee seeking a new love in “Cougar Town.” With all the years of her stint on the defunct sitcom, “Friends,” it's only now that she has been nominated now for a Globe; going neck-and-neck with Lea, Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), Toni Colette (“United States of Tara”), and Edie Falco (“Nurse Jackie”).

Cable network HBO is the biggest gainer against contender networks with a whooping 17 nods, (Fox and Showtime  follow with six each) particularly in the drama-oriented categories.

Polygamy drama “Big Love” and vampire series “True Blood” sucked nominations for best TV drama, competing with advertising series “Mad Men,” medical dark-comedy “House” and show about serial killers, “Dexter.”

Anna Paquin of "Blood" and Bill Paxton of "Love" picked up honors for drama actress and actor, respectively.
 
Glenn Close (“Damages”), January Jones (“Mad Men”), Julianna Marguilies (“A Good Wife”) and Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”) are Anna’s challengers. Simon Baker (“The Mentalist”), Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”), Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) and Hugh Laurie (“House”) are Bill’s.

“Grey Gardens,” “Into the Storm” and “Taking Chance” filled up the most number of slots in the best mini-series categories. The performances of Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange, Kevin Bacon, Brendan Gleeson and Janet McTeer were cited.

The 67th Golden Globes awards night will be held on Jan. 17, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles.