Yea and no. I mentioned this in another thread, the nominate based on popularity. So you have to be successful enough to even consider you and option. Unless it's Beat New Artist. Then ALL the underdog awards.
But when it's all said and done, they do judge based on quality. Their options may not vary but they think qualitative. It's still prestigious to win a Grammy, especially for Song, Record and Album, even New Artist when you start out. Categories are much narrow and logical than MTV and Teen Choice Awards, so I guess that's why it's more prestigious.
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Originally posted by callum
they're only over-rated only if your fav didn't get nominated
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This as well