OK, I will "jump in", as it were. And not with you, Nick although I truly understand what you are saying. I speak of these "awards".

Whether it is Grammys or "Oscars" or Emmys or whatever, the fact remains that it is a natural human trait to desire recognition for your effort. From "Employee of the Month" to the Nobel Prize, people like to be recognized. They like to receive affirmation and especially from their peers. Now, I am not trying to suggest that Rob and the boys are sitting around their mansions, sipping tea and gabbing on about the "what ifs" of this particular award! Please, take pity on this old man, folks! I am stating an opinion of observation.

You may have noticed that I unabashedly promote myself here on the Board. I talk often about my music and the various accolades I have received. I enjoy that recognition. There are even those that revel in it. And, as would make sense, there are those that would capitalize on that by pushing  'Red Carpet" events, "Award Shows" magazines and whatnot. All one need do is look at all the "Hollywood Gossip" magazines to understand how very popular this all is. The *ahem* "buying public" cannot get enough of it and the promoters at large KNOW this!

While there are those of us that continue to say these awards mean nothing and those of us that claim it would be great to see Priest win, both are right. Personally, I get  it. I know that it is about being recognized for what you do for a living. For your passion. The long hours of rehearsal, the touring, the shows night after night. Writing and creating. I have yet to hear of even ONE musician that has decided to "turn down" a gold or platinum record award. Seems to me they all put them on their walls.