Every year, millions of people tune in to watch the Grammys. Some people love seeing their favorite artists perform and win awards, while others think the Grammys are unfair or not that important. 

Some students enjoy watching the Grammys and see them as something fun and exciting. Avery Holmes, a Freshman at Skyline who has watched The Grammys for the past few years, said she loves watching them with her mom. Holmes explained that her and her mom have a tradition of having a little watch party where they eat food and enjoy the show together. For Holmes, the Grammys are not just about winning awards but also about spending time with family and enjoying the performances. She also shared her opinion about fairness, saying that some artists have more popularity and “social pull,” which can affect the votes. Even though she believes there can be bias, she still thinks the Grammys are mostly fair and enjoyable to watch. 

However, not everyone feels the same way. Freshman Hannah Hwaji said she usually does not watch the Grammys and only sees clips and highlights online. She believes the Grammys can be unfair, but not because the show itself is rigged. Instead, she thinks the music industry favors people who already have money and resources, making it harder for smaller artists to succeed. This shows that some students see the Grammys as part of a bigger problem in the music world, not just a problem with the awards show itself. 

Both students also shared their opinions about artists talking about serious issues in their speeches, like ICE. Hwaji said she thought it was “pretty awesome,” because artists are using their platform to raise awareness about modern problems. Holmes also agreed that it is good for artists to speak their truth and talk about what they can believe in, even if it sometimes causes disagreement.

Overall, the Grammys aren’t perfect, but they can still have meaning. They bring people together, celebrate music, and give artists a voice to talk about important topics. Even though they can seem unfair at times, the Grammys still play an important role in music culture and entertainment today. Hwaji said when she explained why artists speaking out matters: “It’s definitely necessary for them to speak up, because you know, they have a lot of power, and because a lot of people consume their media.”