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By: Emma Helmick 

Music lovers of GS were left puzzled after the winner of album of the year was revealed at the 67th Annual Grammys on Feb. 2. 

Many artists went home with awards, but most viewers and nominees stay to the end to see one thing: album of the year.  

The nominees this year were Andre 3000, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Jacob Collier, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.   

“I think its disrespectful to the country music community because they’re very passionate,” History teacher Mr. Nick DeMary said. “Also, I’ve never heard a song off the album and I listen to music all the time.” 

Some music fans were upset when Beyoncé’s album “COWBOY CARTER” won album of the year. She also won best country album, which confused many listeners. 

“I believe that Billie Eilish’s album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ deserved to win album of the year because of her musical creativity and her talent to create music that can be listened to from many different perspectives,” freshman Ava Richards said. “I do think Beyoncé is a very successful artist, though.” 

Ava Richards

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Beyoncé has been nominated for 99 Grammys and has won 35 of them. She has more wins than any other artist. She has been nominated for album of the year five times, but didn’t win until this year.  

“I mean she had a lot of streams, but personally I’ve never actually heard anyone talk about it,” senior Elanor Swanson said. “It was popular, but it didn’t compare to the rest of the albums.” 

Unlike most award shows, the Grammys does not decide their winners off of voting from the general public. Artists first have to submit their work, then it goes through a review to make sure it meets the requirements and then a group of academy members vote a few times until a winner is determined. 

“I really wish the academy would take in the consumers’ point of view,” Swanson said.  

Elanor Swanson

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The Grammys in particular leaves viewers at home disappointed sometimes because it can seem unfair. 

“I wish they chose it by which artist had the most impact and influence around the world,” Richards said. “Especially today in our generation where we create trends and determine what is popular in today’s age.” 

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