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Ambassador of Soul Maxwell was nominated for 6 Grammy awards last night, capping a career year for the singer and songwriter. His album BLACKsummers’night (Columbia) was released July 7. The nominations are:

• Song of the Year – 'Pretty Wings'
• Best Male Pop Vocal Performance – 'Love You'
• Best Pop Instrumental Performance – 'Phoenix Rise'
• Best Male R&B Vocal Performance – 'Pretty Wings'
• Best R&B Song – Pretty Wings
• Best R&B Album - BLACKsummers’night