I'm thrilled to see Miley Cyrus finally getting some recognition after many years of being snubbed. (Justice for "Plastic Hearts.")
Her No. 1 hit "Flowers" will rightfully compete for both record and song of the year, as well as best pop solo performance. "Endless Summer Vacation" was nominated for best pop vocal album, and the underrated cut "Thousand Miles" received a nod for best pop duo/group performance.
All of these are well-deserved, but album of the year is a stretch.
"Endless Summer Vacation" has an unreliable tracklist that simply isn't good from start to finish, despite highlights like "Jaded," "River," and "Violet Chemistry."
An album that competes in the top Grammys category should be consistent and impactful enough to keep listeners coming back — never mind the fact that Cyrus all but abandoned the album after its release, which meant that it struggled to play a role in the year's pop culture discourse.
I'm not saying Cyrus should go on tour if it makes her uncomfortable, but the "Endless Summer Vacation" era did lack a sense of gravity and follow-through.