Winning a Grammy should be solely based on music quality. The reality, however, is that a big part of the game is being relevant to voters. Academy members are conscious of pop cultural impact when selecting the best of the year.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been making headlines recently for their standout performances as Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked, as well as their emotional moments in interviews during the movie’s press tour.