There's still a connection.
A lot of times people here say that it shouldn't be based on numbers and charts.
You said that some even charted bad but charting is definitely not the be all and end all at the Grammys, your album or song can spend a week on the chart and you can still be nominated in a main category.
It was just an example
I'm sure some will quickly change their narrative when that happens because their idols won't get an award despite having the sales. 
