After Controversial Grammy Noms, Ellie Goulding Writes Powerful Essay Asking ‘What Constitutes The Worthiness Of An Award?’

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Nearly two weeks after being announced, the 2021 Grammy nominations continue to make headlines — not for who’s nominated, but for who wasn’t, with many finding it particularly galling that The Weeknd didn’t receive a single nod for his critically acclaimed After Hours.

Ellie Goulding is sharing her thoughts about awards in general, explaining her belief that industry awards that pit one artist against another can undermine the entire artistic process. “I sit and wonder when the industry stopped reflecting the impulses that drive us as musicians,” she writes. “I sit and wonder when factors such as industry relationships, internal politics, and magazine covers started being rewarded before the music itself.

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