Kristin Chenoweth snags Emmy nomination for 'Glee'

Kristin Chenoweth walks backstage holding her trophy for best supporting actress in a comedy series at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth was nominated for her third Primetime Emmy Award Thursday morning for her guest starring role on “Glee.” She played former glee club member April Rhodes in two episodes on the FOX show, which led all comedy series with 19 nominations.

Chenoweth will be going head-to-head in the guest actress in a comedy category with “Glee” regular Jane Lynch, who guest starred on the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” as well as “Saturday Night Live” guest hosts Betty White and Tiny Fey. Christine Baranski, Kathryn Joosten and Elaine Stritch were also nominated for the award.

Chenoweth was previously nominated for an Emmy in 2008 and 2009 for her supporting actress role on ABC’s “Pushing Daisies.” She won the award in 2009.

The 62nd Primetime Emmy Award will air Aug. 29 on NBC.

— Dusty