In this episode, Nomad shares his perspective on the 2025 Grammy Awards and award shows in general, recording while commuting to Los Angeles College of Music where he teaches. Key Topics Covered: Nomad's personal perspective on award shows and why he believes art is subjective and difficult to quantify compared to sports Brief history of the Grammy Awards, established in 1957 by NARAS (now the Recording Academy) Discussion of how the Grammys have evolved over decades, including the incorporation of different genres Current state of the Recording Academy with 13,000 voting members Personal story about Nomad's involvement in award-winning music (including collaboration with Toby Mac and Kirk Franklin) Reflection on the value of awards in the music industry Notable Points: First Grammy Awards broadcast was in 1959 with 28 categories Harvey Mason Jr.'s role as Grammy president and addressing past controversies Discussion of representation and diversity in the Recording Academy Thoughts on how technology has changed music production and accessibility Call to Action: Listeners encouraged to share their perspectives on music awards Connect with the show through: Social media comments & DMs YouTube sub & comments Email: info@thecareermusician.com Leave a review and rate the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices