So: several of the most inventive, meaningful and popular musicians of the decade, all expressing dismay with the Grammys. And yet the Grammys remain the most meaningful and respected of the music-industry awards shows, though admittedly there is not much competition. The American Music Awards are based on fan votes, the Billboard Music Awards are doled out based on sales, and the MTV Video Music Awards celebrate artists who still believe MTV is a relevant music medium. (Around 20 million people watch the Grammys ceremony on television, though the last two have had the lowest viewership ever in the coveted 18-49 demographic.) Grammy nominations are shaped by a number of committees — for the major categories, and some genre-specific ones — whose composition remains secret.

Source: New York Times January 25, 2020 19:30 UTC