With the 2025 award season approaching, the excitement for this year’s nominees has gone down by thousands since years prior, setting the stage for an unexpected year in popularity for historical events such as the Grammys and Oscars. People around the world are all asking the same question: are award shows still relevant?
For me, award shows are everything. Ever since I can remember my entire family has made a special night out of them, making our favorite food and gossiping about dresses and scandals circulating around in the “red-carpet world.” However, this year I did not tune into the Golden Globes, breaking a long-time tradition.
Not only were the nominees this year bland and lacking diversity, the usual excitement that came with the event was destroyed by 2024’s host: Jo Koy. Drawing the line between taking it too far and remaining funny has become blurred in the past few years, however it will not prevent me from watching other award ceremonies that haven’t been wiped across the floor by hosts like Koy.
The Oscars are my favorite award show, because I love to watch movies and appreciate filmmakers. Every year I make it a point to investigate all of them, so I can cast my silent vote. But this year, I have heard little talk about the nominees, or how anyone feels about them.
Besides my family, my friends and peers have not brought the topic up, contrasting from past years of it being the only thing to discuss. The declining popularity is making me upset, and it only seems to be declining further. I hope that the shows will remain relevant to generations to come, because they are such an important night out of the year to recognize some of America’s most talented people.
Besides the Golden Globes becoming a flop in 2024 and sort of picking itself up in 2025 with host Nikki Glaser, the rest of the ceremonies have relatively kept their viewing status. Millions of people are still tuning in each year, helping the program thrive.
Filmmaking and music are important in American culture, and without these award shows, they would not be able to be celebrated across the country. If you have the chance to watch the Oscars on March 2 or the Grammys on Feb. 2, make your favorite food with your family and be a part of keeping the coveted tradition alive.
