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The lack of Adele in the ballots is definitely noticeable. But secret ballots are so unreliable and out of pocket sometimes that it might not mean a thing. Variety is the kind of publication that would put out clickbait pieces to spur discussion so they might have left the ones that voted for Adele or were too simplistic. Will just have to see.
No one mentioned Silk Sonic on last year’s ballots and look what happened.
ReplyCopy URLI do believe some artists and songs benefit from being high up on the ballots. There are hundreds and thousands of entries and I don’t think people really prioritize the Grammys in real life.
Some voters probably voted 2 or 3 of their faves and then fill the other choices que the first thing they see.
That’s only thing that can explain Backstreet Boys nomination in 2018. And the random Beck nomination in Pop solo over pop favorites like Taylor Swift.
ReplyCopy URLSome voters probably voted 2 or 3 of their faves and then fill the other choices que the first thing they see.
That’s only thing that can explain Backstreet Boys nomination in 2018. And the random Beck nomination in Pop solo over pop favorites like Taylor Swift.
Pop Duo Group lineup in 2018 should forever be the biggest example of alphabetical advantage.
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That doesn’t mean it’s the sole factor in determining nominees nor that voters don’t vote for what they like. But obviously when you have few days to cast your ballots from gigantic lists you might have some priorities but the rest end up filled with names you recognize or have sympathy quickly, which should be at the top of such lists.and made Stevie Lacey and Kate Bush overnight sensations. Your point ?
my comment had no intention on shading Steve Lacy or other artists who do bring good music to the conversation thanks to TikTok.
Tiktok is a double-edged sword in this scenario. It could give us worthy nominees such as Bad Habit, as well as the most undeserving ones like abcdefu (which very likely benefited from the alphabet advantage).
no need to get upset lol.
ReplyCopy URLABBA deserves the nominations as much as any other artist nominated. It’s musical ignorance and undeserved arrogance to suggest otherwise. I’ve listened to the nominations and my vote would go ABBA for pop duo/group hands down not because they’re due but because it is the standout in that group of nominees.
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